The Splendid Spur · Character
Ben Halliday
A minor character, possibly a soldier.
minor
Also known as Ben, Benjamin Halliday
First appearance: xv i leave joan and ride to the wars
Ben Halliday shows up with force in Captain Pottery and Captain Settle. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Crewman; opens one eye when stirred by Pottery.
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In Captain Pottery and Captain Settle: Crewman; opens one eye when stirred by Pottery. Later, in XX: The Adventure of the Ledge; and How I…
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- Other
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- Supporting Cast & Faction
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Climax.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter marks the dramatic climax because it presents the protagonist’s emotional nadir—his bitter humili…
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- Captain Pottery and Captain Settle
- XX: The Adventure of the Ledge; and How I Shook Hands with My Comrade
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See Ben Halliday in xv i leave joan and ride to the wars