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Mr. Redway

An older relative of Clive Redway, possibly a father or uncle.

minor

Also known as poor Mr. Redway

First appearance: i

Mr. Redway shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Provides a shrewd analysis of the situation, suggesting Ida's self-sacrifice and advising the use of the brooch to trace her.
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In IV: Provides a shrewd analysis of the situation, suggesting Ida's self-sacrifice and advising the use of the brooch to trace her. Later, in XI: Writes to Clive with news of Captain Culvers's loan inquiry and his…

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Clive’s emotional peak occurs here as the news of Violante’s death lands just as he is about to reunite with I…

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