The Well at the World’s End · Character
Mick Hangman
A minstrel and friend of Ralph's.
minor
Also known as Michael, Michael-a-dale
First appearance: xxii an old acquaintance comes from the down country to see ralph
Mick Hangman shows up with force in XX: They Come to the Mid-Mountain Guesthouse. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned by Clement as the father of the 'Sons of the Rope' who are the waylayers.
Mick Hangman first appears in 0112 xxii an old acquaintance comes from the down country to see ralph.
In XX: They Come to the Mid-Mountain Guesthouse: Mentioned by Clement as the father of the 'Sons of the Rope' who are the waylayers.
Later, in IX: They Come to Cheaping Knowe Once More. Of the King Thereof: Disguised as a poor man, warns Ralph of the King's ambush plan and requests to join Ralph's company to return to Swevenham.
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- Other
Character groups
- Guides and mentors
- Utterbol and allies
- Upmeads and local figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- XX: They Come to the Mid-Mountain Guesthouse
- IX: They Come to Cheaping Knowe Once More. Of the King Thereof
- X: An Adventure on the Way to the Mountains
- XII: The Roads Sunder Again
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See Mick Hangman in xxii an old acquaintance comes from the down country to see ralph