Barnaby Rudge · Character

Solomon Daisy

Clerk at the Maypole, tells the story of the murder.

minor

Also known as Solomon, little Solomon Daisy, Daisy

First appearance: Chapter 1

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The parish clerk and bell-ringer, who recounts the old murder at the Warren and is the first to notice the stranger's reaction.

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In Chapter 1: The parish clerk and bell-ringer, who recounts the old murder at the Warren and is the first to notice the stranger's reaction. Later, in Chapter 2: Nettled by the stranger's response to his story, 'Is…

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Maypole Inn Regulars
Main Riot Participants
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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Chapter 1
The parish clerk and bell-ringer, who recounts the old murder at the Warren and is the first to notice the stranger's reaction.
Chapter 2
Nettled by the stranger's response to his story, 'Is that all?'
Chapter 3
Contributes to the discussion about the stranger, wishing he may be an honest man.
Chapter 11
Speculates that Chester and Haredale will duel, and recounts the legend of the bloodstain at the Warren.
Chapter 30
Attempts to encourage John Willet but is rebuffed.
Chapter 33
The clerk of Chigwell, who recounts a frightening encounter at the church on the nineteenth of March.
Chapter 54
One of the cronies who decides to go to London to verify the rumors.
Chapter 56
Accompanies Haredale, witnesses the capture of Rudge, and is distraught at the state of the Maypole and John Willet.
Chapter 61
Assists Mr. Haredale in binding and transporting the prisoner.

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