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Mr. Turner

An acquaintance of Basil's family, involved in social circles.

minor

Also known as Turner

First appearance: part i i

Mr. Turner's tie to Ralph is one of the pressures that moves Basil—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Ralph (professional): Mr. Turner is Ralph's employer or senior colleague, and their interactions are strictly businesslike and respectful. With Ralph (professional): Mr. Turner is Ralph's employer or senior…

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See Mr. Turner in part i i

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RARalphMBMr. BernardMSMargaret SherwinRMRobert MannionBABasilMTMr. Turner

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  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and peripheral figures
  • Central conflict circle
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

  • Ralph

    professional · positive

  • Ralph

    professional · positive

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See Mr. Turner in part i i