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The Swiss Family Robinson · Chapter

List of Illustrations explained

This chapter presents a list of illustrations for the book, including a map of the settlements of the Swiss pastor and his family on the desert island.

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This chapter presents a list of illustrations for the book, including a map of the settlements of the Swiss pastor and his family on the desert island.

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it represents the emotional and psychological peak of the family's…

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Characters to notice

  • Father

    Referenced as the Swiss pastor leading the family.

  • Mother

    Part of the family mentioned in the map description.

  • Fritz

    One of the sons included in the family settlement.

  • Ernest

    One of the sons included in the family settlement.

  • Jack

    One of the sons included in the family settlement.

  • Francis

    The youngest son included in the family settlement.