The Well at the World’s End · Character
Hugh
Another of Ralph's brothers, who rides with him.
minor
Also known as Lord Hugh
First appearance: Book I: The Road Unto Love
Hugh shows up with force in Book I: The Road Unto Love. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Another of Ralph's elder brothers, also present at his departure.
Hugh first appears in 0000 book i the road unto love.
In Book I: The Road Unto Love: Another of Ralph's elder brothers, also present at his departure.
Later, in The Sundering of the Ways: The second son, a stout rider but headstrong, who draws the straw sending him north with squire Lancelot Longtongue.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Upmeads and local figures
- Upmeads household
- Guides and mentors
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the Lady’s suppressed desire for Ralph erupts into open, agit…
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Hugh appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Book I: The Road Unto Love
- The Sundering of the Ways
- XX: They Come to the Gate of Higham by the Way
- Talk Between Those Two Brethren
- XXVI: Ralph Sees His Father and Mother Again
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See Hugh in Book I: The Road Unto Love