The Starvel Hollow Tragedy · Character
Simon Averill
Another member of the Averill family, possibly a brother.
minor
Also known as Simon, Mr. Averill, old Simon Averill, Mr. Simon Averill
First appearance: I: The Tragedy
Simon Averill shows up with force in I: The Tragedy. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Ruth's miserly uncle, an invalid who hoards money.
Simon Averill first appears in 0002 i the tragedy.
In I: The Tragedy: Ruth's miserly uncle, an invalid who hoards money. He permits Ruth to visit York and gives her ten pounds, but dies in the Starvel fire.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Simon Averill in I: The Tragedy