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Peter Ibbetson

A literary reference or minor character in the narrative.

minor

Also known as Peter

First appearance: book i

Peter Ibbetson shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The white swan at Morton who witnesses Stephen's tears.
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VPViolet PeacockSPSir Philip Gor…MHMartin HallamSGStephen GordonLALady Anna GordonPIPeter Ibbetson

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor war and literary references
  • Core characters and family
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Stephen reaches an emotional and psychological peak when her "blinding flash of insight" reveals that Martin h…

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