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Old Mr. Durgan

A local man at Bladesover.

minor

First appearance: i of bladesover house and my mother and the constitution of society

Old Mr. Durgan shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The deceased owner of Lady Grove; his old age clutter and the extinct family are noted.
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Old Mr. Durgan first appears in 0001 i of bladesover house and my mother and the constitution of society.

In VI: The deceased owner of Lady Grove; his old age clutter and the extinct family are noted.

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  • Other

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  • Extended Social Web
  • Bladesover Aristocracy
  • Early Relationships

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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