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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall · Character

Dash

A dog belonging to the Huntingdon household.

minor

First appearance: ii

Dash shows up with force in XXIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Arthur's cocker spaniel, abused by Arthur when it seeks affection from Helen, symbolizing the household tension.
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In XXIV: Arthur's cocker spaniel, abused by Arthur when it seeks affection from Helen, symbolizing the household…

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LALittle ArthurAWAnnabella WilmotAMAunt MaxwellMHMilicent Hargr…DADash

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  • Household and Community
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Dash in ii