Erewhon Revisited · Character
Old Doctor
An elderly Erewhonian doctor mentioned in passing.
minor
Also known as Doctor
First appearance: xviii yram invites dr downie and mrs humdrum to luncheon a passage at arms between her and hanky is amicably arranged
Old Doctor's tie to The Narrator is one of the pressures that moves Erewhon Revisited—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The old Master (grandfather of George) recognizes Higgs and takes him to his old cell, also providing the record of Higgs's marks and measurements.
Old Doctor first appears in 0020 xviii yram invites dr downie and mrs humdrum to luncheon a passage at arms between her and hanky is amicably arranged.
With The Narrator (friendship): The Old Doctor is a wise and kindly figure who offers advice and aid to the narrator. With The Narrator (friendship): The Old Doctor is a wise and kindly figure who offers advice and aid to the narrator.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Erewhon's peripheral characters
- Erewhon's central figures
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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The Old Doctor is a wise and kindly figure who offers advice and aid to the narrator. How this plays out →
- The Narrator
friendship · positive
The Old Doctor is a wise and kindly figure who offers advice and aid to the narrator. How this plays out →
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