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Arthur

A character mentioned in the travel narratives.

minor

First appearance: an inland voyage

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Cast of Travels and History
  • Edinburgh Literary and Personified City

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Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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