Years of Grace · Character
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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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended community and background figures
- Jane's family and close circle
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
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- 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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