At the Back of the North Wind · Character
Mr. Coleman
Miss Coleman's father, a supportive figure in Diamond's life.
minor
First appearance: xx diamond learns to read
Mr. Coleman's tie to Diamond is one of the pressures that moves At the Back of the North Wind—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Loses his fortune and ship due to dishonest speculation; forced to move his family to a small house in Hoxton.
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With Diamond (social): Mr. Coleman is Miss Coleman's father and a kind neighbor who interacts politely with Diamond. With Diamond (social): Mr. Coleman is Miss Coleman's father and a kind neighbor who interacts politely…
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Nanny's caregivers
- Minor and story characters
- Diamond's social circle
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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