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Mr. Galloway

The vicar of Blackstable, a kind and scholarly man.

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Also known as Galloway, Poor Mr. Galloway

First appearance: i

Mr. Galloway shows up with force in Chapter VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The curate, who visits the Driffields secretly and advises the narrator to keep it from his uncle, showing a patronizing attitude.
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In Chapter VIII: The curate, who visits the Driffields secretly and advises the narrator to keep it from his uncle, showing a patronizing attitude. Later, in IX: Plays whist with the group and is part of the conspiracy…

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EDEdward DriffieldWAWillie AshendenTNThe NarratorRDRosie DriffieldLGLord George KempMGMr. Galloway

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

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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