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The Tunnel · Character

Adela

A female character, possibly a friend or relative.

minor

First appearance: the tunnel

Adela shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

An actress who played Esther Summerson at the Kennington; Miriam recalls watching her on stage.
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Character Web

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Expanded cast of acquaintances
  • Protagonist
  • Miriam's social circle

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

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

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