← All characters
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman · Character
Tickletoby
A character in a comic anecdote, possibly a pun on a hobby-horse.
minor
First appearance: book iii
Free preview opens at this moment — character cards, Character Web, and themes sit beside the text as you read.
Narrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This passage is the dramatic climax because it depicts the precise moment the corporal’s long-standing resista…
Full beat labels and climax notes unlock in the reader.
Follow the arc while reading