Basil · Character
The Doctor
A physician attending to various characters during illnesses.
minor
Also known as the doctor, the Doctor
First appearance: part i i
The Doctor's tie to Margaret Sherwin is one of the pressures that moves Basil—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Visits Basil during his illness, showing kindness but alarming him with his grave demeanor.
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With Margaret Sherwin (professional): Margaret consults the Doctor about her health and emotional distress, and he provides medical and psychological counsel. With Margaret Sherwin (professional): Margaret consults the…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Central conflict circle
- Protagonist
- Household and past connections
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional/psychological peak occurs when the protagonist, after a deep swoon, briefly regains consciousnes…
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- Margaret Sherwin
professional · positive
Margaret consults the Doctor about her health and emotional distress, and he provides… How this plays out →
- Margaret Sherwin
professional · positive
Margaret consults the Doctor about her health and emotional distress, and he provides… How this plays out →
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