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Uncle Alden

Jane's uncle, a kindly but somewhat ineffectual man.

minor

Also known as Alden

First appearance: i

Uncle Alden shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Participates in the sailing argument with Mr.
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In II: Participates in the sailing argument with Mr. Carver. Later, in II: Approves of Steve's plans and offers him a job at the bank;…

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MOMotherSJStephen JaneMCMr. CarverJWJane WardUAUncle Alden

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended community and background figures
  • Jane's family and close circle
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Flora’s admission that she has sold the shop and closed the house, coupled with her confession that she “didn’…

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