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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall · Character

Sancho

Gilbert's dog, mentioned in passing.

minor

First appearance: i

Sancho shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Gilbert's dog; attracts little Arthur's attention and helps pacify him after the fall.
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Sancho first appears in 0002 i.

In II: Gilbert's dog; attracts little Arthur's attention and helps pacify him after the fall.

Later, in III: Gilbert's dog, attracts little Arthur and serves as a bridge for the child's interaction with Gilbert.

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AMAunt MaxwellLALittle ArthurMMMrs. MarkhamFMFergus MarkhamHHHelen HuntingdonSASancho

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Household and Community
  • Narrator's Circle
  • Antagonists and Foils
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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