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The English

English people encountered during the travels.

minor

Also known as The English

First appearance: an inland voyage

The English shows up with force in At Maubeuge. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as part of the 'ruck and rabble of British touristry' who travel unhindered.
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The English first appears in 0000 an inland voyage.

In At Maubeuge: Mentioned as part of the 'ruck and rabble of British touristry' who travel unhindered.

Later, in Origny Sainte-Benoîte: A By-Day: The narrator and the Cigarette are identified as English, running up the hill to see the balloon.

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TAThe ArethusaMJMr. JonesTJThe JudgeMOModestineMDMr. Dennis Kea…TEThe English

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Cast of Travels and History
  • Canal Journey Characters
  • Camisard and Religious Figures
  • Scottish and French Figures
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This passage marks the dramatic climax because it reverses the narrator’s initial expectation of confrontation…

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