Antic Hay · Character
Clew
A small, nervous man who works with Boldero on the trousers venture.
minor
Also known as Mr. Clew, Little Mr. Clew
First appearance: v
Clew shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A critic for the Daily Post who is enthusiastic about Lypiatt's work, praising the impasto and reading from the catalogue.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Gumbril's acquaintances
- Bohemian social circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Lypiatt reaches his emotional and psychological peak here as he fixates on death as an escape, repeating the w…
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