A Pair of Blue Eyes · Character

Martin Cannister

A local farmer and neighbor of the Swancourts.

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Also known as Cannister, Martin, naibour Cannister, Mr. Cannister, Here Mr. Cannister

First appearance: ii

Martin Cannister shows up with force in Chapter IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The sexton visits to collect a copy of the register for Mrs.

Martin Cannister first appears in 0005 ii.

In Chapter IX: The sexton visits to collect a copy of the register for Mrs. Jethway and recounts the accident to John Smith.

Later, in XXIII: Accompanies John Smith to meet Stephen, helps with luggage, and comments on the weather and clock.

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

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Chapter IX
The sexton visits to collect a copy of the register for Mrs. Jethway and recounts the accident to John Smith.
XXIII
Accompanies John Smith to meet Stephen, helps with luggage, and comments on the weather and clock.
XXIV
Referenced as the sexton who shaped the graves in the churchyard.
XXV
Mentioned as the bell-ringer who would be in the belfry tolling the death knell.
XXVI
A workman present in the vault, commenting on the death and the family.

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