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A Damsel in Distress · Character

Mac

A Scottish gardener working for Lord Marshmoreton.

minor

Also known as Mac Who

First appearance: v

Mac's tie to George Bevan is one of the pressures that moves A Damsel in Distress—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The doorman who chats with George and Billie about marriage and happiness.
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With George Bevan (friendship): Mac is a friend or ally of George, providing assistance and companionship during his stay. With George Bevan (friendship): Mac is a friend or ally of George, providing assistance and…

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Character Web

11 connections

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RBReggie ByngGBGeorge BevanBDBillie DoreAFAlice FaradayLMLady Maud MarshMAMac

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Main Cast & Household
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because George reaches the emotional and psychological peak of his despair, realiz…

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Relationships

Relationship notes

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In the story

Mac appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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