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Old Hendrick

An elderly man mentioned in Monty's past or family history.

minor

Also known as Hendrick

First appearance: i a birthday dinner

Old Hendrick shows up with force in III: Mrs. and Miss Gray. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The faithful servant sweeping leaves outside the Gray home; exchanges minimal words with Monty.
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See Old Hendrick in i a birthday dinner

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SJSwearengen JonesPGPeggy GrayMDMrs. Dan DeMilleMBMontgomery Bre…MGMargaret GrayOHOld Hendrick

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Family, servants, and minor acquaintances
  • 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 Old Hendrick in i a birthday dinner