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Mr. Bent

A servant or employee in the Deyre household.

minor

Also known as Bent

First appearance: I

Mr. Bent shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A family friend, proud of his war work and profits, dismissive of grief.
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Character Web

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CBCarl BowermanRMReverend MotherENEnidJHJane HardingGGGeorge GreenMBMr. Bent

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and supporting characters
  • Vernon's inner circle

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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