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Shylock

A literary character referenced in the narrative.

minor

First appearance: the tunnel

Shylock shows up with force in XV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Central figure in Miriam's reflections; she sympathizes with his plight and critiques the Christian characters' smugness.
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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Expanded cast of acquaintances
  • Miriam's social circle
  • Protagonist
  • Key female relationships

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Story tension across the book.

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  • 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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