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Oliver

An old knight of Upmeads.

minor

Also known as Old Oliver

First appearance: book i the road unto love

Oliver shows up with force in VIII: Ralph Cometh to the Wood Perilous. An Adventure Therein. The page is where that presence becomes real.

An ancient man-at-arms accompanying the knight Sir Aymer.
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In VIII: Ralph Cometh to the Wood Perilous. An Adventure Therein: An ancient man-at-arms accompanying the knight Sir Aymer. He recognizes Ralph's gear and connection to Nicholas Longshanks, and advises the knight on how…

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Upmeads household
  • Protagonist
  • Guides and mentors

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Story tension across the book.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • 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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See Oliver in book i the road unto love