The Uncalled · Character
Old Bess
An elderly servant or helper in the Hodges household.
minor
Also known as Bess
First appearance: ii
Old Bess shows up with force in VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Eliphalet's horse, dies of colic; her death prompts reflections on love and companionship.
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Character groups
- Fred's family and caretakers
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Frederick Bren…
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