Barnaby Rudge · Character
Mr. Parkes
One of the regulars at the Maypole Inn.
minor
Also known as Parkes, Long Parkes, Phil Parkes, Messrs. Parkes
First appearance: Chapter 1
Mr. Parkes shows up with force in Chapter 1. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A long ranger and regular, who speculates about the stranger's appearance and joins in the scrutiny.
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In Chapter 1: A long ranger and regular, who speculates about the stranger's appearance and joins in the scrutiny. Later, in Chapter 33: One of the regulars at the Maypole, who listens intently and is visibly nervous…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Maypole Inn Regulars
- Main Riot Participants
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak here is the collective dread and anticipation of an execution, as the city’s silence and th…
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