Vanity Fair · Character
General Tufto
A vain, elderly general who commands the regiment and flirts with Becky.
minor
Also known as Sir George Tufto, George, the present Sir George Tufto
First appearance: xxvii in which amelia joins her regiment
General Tufto shows up with force in In Which Amelia Invades the Low Countries. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Seen buying a bouquet in Brussels; his arrival signals the presence of the Crawleys.
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In In Which Amelia Invades the Low Countries: Seen buying a bouquet in Brussels; his arrival signals the presence of the Crawleys. Later, in Brussels: Rides with Rebecca and is part of the high-ranking military circle…
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Character groups
- Social climbers and soldiers
- Minor characters and servants
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological breaking point for Jos Sedley, whose cowardice…
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- In Which Amelia Invades the Low Countries
- Brussels
- The Girl I Left Behind Me
- How to Live Well on Nothing a Year
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See General Tufto in xxvii in which amelia joins her regiment