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The Sage

A wise figure in the historical parody.

minor

First appearance: The Coming of Gowf

The Sage shows up with force in The Clicking of Cuthbert. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Oldest Member who narrates the story of Cuthbert Banks to the young man.

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In The Clicking of Cuthbert: The Oldest Member who narrates the story of Cuthbert Banks to the young man. Later, in A Mixed Threesome: The Oldest Member, who narrates the story of Mortimer Sturgis and reflects on the…

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Character Web

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Character groups

Eccentric and entangled golfers
Recurring and visiting golfers
Anxious and social golfers
Minor and comic ensemble
Central and hapless golfers

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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The Clicking of Cuthbert
The Oldest Member who narrates the story of Cuthbert Banks to the young man.
A Mixed Threesome
The Oldest Member, who narrates the story of Mortimer Sturgis and reflects on the dangers of taking up golf late in life.
The Salvation of George Mackintosh
The Oldest Member narrates the story and attempts to help Celia by playing golf with her and George.
The Long Hole
The Oldest Member who narrates the story to a young golfer in the clubhouse.
The Heel of Achilles
The Oldest Member who narrates the story of Vincent Jopp to a young man disillusioned by betting on golf.
The Coming of Gowf
A wise advisor who comments on the king's behavior.
The Story
The bearded Scotsman who teaches the king golf, later titled 'The Pro'.
The Heart of a Goof
The Oldest Member who narrates the story and explains the concept of a 'goof.'
Keeping in with Vosper
The Oldest Member who narrates the story of Bradbury Fisher.
Rodney Fails to Qualify
The Oldest Member who narrates the story and reflects on the dangers of golfers marrying non-golfers.
Jane Gets Off the Fairway
The Oldest Member narrates the story, prompted by the secretary's white violets and missing novel.

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