Bulldog Drummond · Character
Mr. Benton
Phyllis's father, a wealthy man targeted by the criminals.
minor
First appearance: i in which he takes tea at the carlton and is surprised
Mr. Benton shows up with force in Chapter II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Phyllis's father, who is under Lakington's power and paces his room at night.
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In Chapter II: Phyllis's father, who is under Lakington's power and paces his room at night. Later, in In Which He Journeys to Godalming and the Game Begins: Phyllis's father, visibly distressed and under the influence…
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See Mr. Benton in i in which he takes tea at the carlton and is surprisedNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Chapter II
- In Which He Journeys to Godalming and the Game Begins
- Chapter III
- In Which He Spends a Quiet Night at the Elms
- I
- I
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See Mr. Benton in i in which he takes tea at the carlton and is surprised