A Country Gentleman and His Family · Character
Old Soames
An older man, possibly a servant or tenant.
minor
Also known as Soames
First appearance: i
Old Soames shows up with force in XXVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The butler, standing on the steps waiting for Theo, is among those who sense the impending event but cannot predict Lady Markland's response.
Old Soames first appears in 0000 i.
In XXVI: The butler, standing on the steps waiting for Theo, is among those who sense the impending event but cannot predict Lady Markland's response.
Later, in XXVIII: Observes Lady Markland's return from her walk with Theo and spreads alarm among the servants.
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended Community and Minor Characters
- Central Household and Social Circle
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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