He Knew He Was Right · Character
Mr. Bideawhile
The family solicitor for the Stanburys and Trevelyans.
minor
Also known as Old Mr. Bideawhile, old Mr. Bideawhile
First appearance: vii miss jemima stanbury of exeter
Mr. Bideawhile shows up with force in Trevelyan at Venice. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Trevelyan's lawyer, who advises that nothing can be done about the child until Trevelyan returns to England.
Mr. Bideawhile first appears in 0006 vii miss jemima stanbury of exeter.
In Trevelyan at Venice: Trevelyan's lawyer, who advises that nothing can be done about the child until Trevelyan returns to England.
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- Other
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- London and minor supporting cast
- Exeter social circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it represents the emotional and psychological peak of Mrs. Trevely…
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