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Mr. Callamay

An elderly gentleman mentioned in conversation.

minor

Also known as dear Mr. Callamay, Old Mr. Callamay

First appearance: i

Mr. Callamay shows up with force in XXVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Short and thickset conservative statesman, talking with Anne.
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Character Web

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MWMrs. WimbushMBMr. Barbecue-S…LMLord MoleynDEDenisHWHenry WimbushMCMr. Callamay

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  • Other

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  • Eccentric Guests and Locals
  • Crome House Party Core

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

Denis’s decision to send the telegram ordering himself back to town marks the story’s dramatic climax because…

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