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Gerald

A male character, possibly a suitor or relative of Miriam.

minor

First appearance: the tunnel

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

Teases and wrestles with Harriett; smokes; announces Mr.
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In II: Teases and wrestles with Harriett; smokes; announces Mr. Tremayne's arrival; embodies a carefree, mocking masculinity. Later, in XXV: Harriett's husband; practical and helpful, inspects Miriam's bicycle and…

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Character Web

9 connections

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HAHarryEMEmmaUNUnknownMIMiriamOTOld TremayneGEGerald

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Expanded cast of acquaintances
  • Mystical and mundane contacts
  • Protagonist
  • Miriam's social circle

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

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

In this passage, the protagonist reaches an emotional and psychological peak by reclaiming her own identity an…

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