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Mr. DeMille

Mrs. Dan DeMille's husband, a quiet presence in social events.

minor

Also known as DeMille

First appearance: iii mrs and miss gray

Mr. DeMille shows up with force in XIX: One Hero and Another. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Enjoys a tête-à-tête with his wife on the stern; Monty teases them about their romantic behavior.
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In XIX: One Hero and Another: Enjoys a tête-à-tête with his wife on the stern; Monty teases them about their romantic…

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Family, servants, and minor acquaintances
  • Close friends and allies
  • Social circle and rivals
  • Protagonist

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

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

Monty’s decision to veto Dan’s shooting trip and book passage to New York on the fastest boat marks the emotio…

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See Mr. DeMille in iii mrs and miss gray