The Well at the World’s End · Character
Stephen a-Hurst
A knight and companion of Ralph's from Upmeads.
minor
Also known as Stephen
First appearance: book i the road unto love
Stephen a-Hurst shows up with force in XVIII: A Change of Days in the Burg of the Four Friths. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Gate guard who challenges the travelers; recognizes Roger and agrees to speak with him about Ralph's plans.
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In XVIII: A Change of Days in the Burg of the Four Friths: Gate guard who challenges the travelers; recognizes Roger and agrees to speak with him about Ralph's plans. Later, in Ralph Sees Hampton and the Scaur: Affirms…
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- Other
Character groups
- Upmeads household
- Guides and mentors
- Protagonist
- Utterbol and allies
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Story tension across the book.
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- 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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- XVIII: A Change of Days in the Burg of the Four Friths
- Ralph Sees Hampton and the Scaur
- XX: They Come to the Gate of Higham by the Way
- Talk Between Those Two Brethren
- They Ride to Bear Castle
- XXIV: The Folkmote of the Shepherds
- XXVII: Ralph Holds Converse with Katherine His Gossip
- XXIX: They Go Down to Battle in Upmeads
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