When the World Shook · Character
Sarah
A minor character, possibly a servant or local.
minor
Also known as Sour Sal, Solomon
First appearance: i arbuthnot describes himself
Sarah shows up with force in II: Bastin and Bickley. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Bastin's wife, described as vinegary and jealous; the narrator plays tricks on her by encouraging women to flirt with Bastin.
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In II: Bastin and Bickley: Bastin's wife, described as vinegary and jealous; the narrator plays tricks on her by encouraging women to flirt…
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- Other
Character groups
- Peripheral and background figures
- Central expedition party
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Humphrey confr…
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