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Mr. Delafield

A member of the Delafield family, possibly Paula's father or uncle.

minor

Also known as Jacob Delafield

First appearance: i a wanderer

Mr. Delafield shows up with force in XXXIX: From A. To Z.. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Blackmails Sylvester, knowing his secret.
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GRGrotewellODOna DelafieldCJColonel JaphaPAPaulaJJJacqueline JaphaMDMr. Delafield

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  • Other

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  • Extended family and background
  • Central social circle

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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