Doctor Syn · Character

Imogene

The dark-eyed, sea-loving barmaid of the Ship Inn, daughter of a hanged pirate, who laughs at Denis's Latin and his shyness alike.

supporting

Also known as this Imogene, the Imogene, Supporting Imogene, the dazzling Imogene

First appearance: i dymchurch under the wall

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With Doctor Syn (romantic): Doctor Syn and Imogene share a romantic history, with Imogene being Syn's former lover from his pirate days. With Mr. Squire (social): Imogene and Mr. Squire have a polite, distant…

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Dymchurch main characters

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Doctor Syn
romantic · positive
Mr. Squire
social · ambivalent
Doctor Syn
romantic · positive
Mr. Squire
social · ambivalent

Doctor Syn
Doctor Syn and Imogene share a romantic history, with Imogene being Syn's former lover from his pirate days.
Mr. Squire
Imogene and Mr. Squire have a polite, distant acquaintance as residents of the same village.
Doctor Syn
Doctor Syn and Imogene share a romantic history, with Imogene being Syn's former lover from his pirate days.
Mr. Squire
Imogene and Mr. Squire have a polite, distant acquaintance as residents of the same village.

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Imogene appears across 10 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

III: The Coming of the King's Men
Teases Denis about his reading and Mr. Rash, reveals her parentage as the daughter of the pirate Clegg, and is a favorite among the men for her looks and courage.
The Captain
Follows Mrs. Waggetts out of the kitchen to escape the captain's bullying.
The Schoolmaster's Suit
Defiantly refuses Mr. Rash's marriage proposal and threats, strikes him after he insults her father, and retrieves a hidden note from the courthouse ivy.
XVII: The Doctor Sings a Song
Stands frozen with a candle during the attack, then faints.
Behind the Shutters
Faints from fright at the sight of Mr. Rash's bloodied face, then is revived and supported by Syn.
Doctor Syn Has a "Call"
Discussed as the object of Denis's affection; revealed to be the daughter of Clegg, an Incan princess, and heiress to a hidden fortune.
A Certain Tree Bears Fruit
Senses something queer and accompanies Jerry to the gallows, then leaves to keep a promise to the squire.
Adventures in Watchbell Street
Arrives in Rye by boat, carries out the Scarecrow's orders, and confronts the lawyer with a pistol.
Scylla or Charybdis
Flirts with Captain Tuffton, then helps Mrs. Whyllie hold him at gunpoint; escapes with Denis to Dymchurch.
XXXVIII: Dymchurch-Under-the-Wall
Inherits Doctor Syn's fortune and marries Denis Cobtree, becoming the adopted daughter of Mrs. Whyllie of Rye.

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