Raftery

Stephen Gordon

Raftery is a fellow writer and invert who becomes Stephen's close friend and mentor in Paris.

Stephen Gordon

Raftery is a fellow writer and invert who becomes Stephen's close friend and mentor in Paris.

Stephen Gordon

Raftery is a fellow writer and invert who becomes Stephen's close friend and mentor in Paris.

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Raftery is Stephen's beloved horse, representing her deep connection to nature and her escape from the pressures of society and family.

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Raftery is Stephen's beloved horse, symbolizing her bond with nature and her escape from societal pressures.

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The grey-coated hunter bought from Ireland, forms a devoted bond with Stephen and proves his courage by jumping a formidable hedge.

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Mentioned as Stephen's horse; her thoughts are with him as she is dressed for riding.

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Mentioned as loving Stephen and being loved by her, highlighting the enduring bond despite the new motorcar.

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Stephen's horse, a confidant to whom she vents her frustration about being 'put into harness' by her studies.

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Now ten years old, Raftery listens to Stephen's boasts but senses she is missing a deeper, age-old wisdom that comes from the natural world.

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Mentioned as someone Stephen boasted to about her fine brain, though it fails her in social situations.

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Mentioned as a contrast: the ten-year-old Raftery is now wiser than Sir Philip.

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Thought of by Stephen during the church service; Stephen brings him a carrot.

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The beloved horse that Stephen and Williams admire; a source of comfort for Stephen.

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Mentioned as a horse Williams hopes Stephen will hunt.

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Stephen's horse, who understands her sorrow and shares her regret about giving up the chase.

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Raftery is one of the few remaining horses and provides comfort to Stephen after the hunters are sold.

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Stephen's horse, who sniffs Angela and blows through his nostrils, showing disapproval.

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Ralph is initially disappointed to see Stephen, but bonds with her over roses; his mood shifts between sulkiness and good humor.

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Stephen's horse; they share a quiet, loving communion; Stephen tends to his needs and reflects on their history.

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Mentioned as one of the horses Stephen rides wildly to vent her frustration.

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Stephen's horse, brought to London and stabled with Jim. Both are exiles from Morton, and their rides in the Park are melancholy.

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Aged horse, now lame and in pain, shares a quiet moment with Stephen before she plans his journey home.

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Stephen's aging horse, making his last journey back to Morton, his strength and youth faded.

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Stephen's gallant horse, euthanized due to pain, whose death triggers a profound emotional response from those who loved him.

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Remembered through his empty loosebox; Stephen touches the straw where he slept and whispers goodbye.

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Stephen's horse, now dead; she shot him after he went lame.

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Referenced as a subject of Mary's interest in Stephen's photographs.