Deadlock · Character
Mr. Gunner
A male character, possibly a servant or tradesman, with recurring mentions.
minor
First appearance: I
Mr. Gunner's tie to Miriam Henderson is one of the pressures that moves Deadlock—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Present in the drawing-room with Mrs.
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With Miriam Henderson (rivalry): Mr. Gunner is a sharp-tongued, critical presence who often clashes with Miriam's ideas and personality. With Mrs. Bailey (professional): Mr. Gunner is a frequent visitor and business…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Miriam's social circle
- Protagonist
- Minor recurring figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
The emotional peak occurs as the protagonist’s idealized vision of the white house—a symbol of wealth’s perman…
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- Miriam Henderson
rivalry · negative
- Mrs. Bailey
professional · ambivalent
- Mrs. Bailey
professional · ambivalent
- Miriam Henderson
rivalry · negative
- Miriam Henderson
rivalry · negative
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