In the Days of the Comet · Character
Carton
A minor character mentioned in the political context.
minor
First appearance: i dust in the shadows
Carton shows up with force in The Cabinet Council. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Lord Chancellor, a white-faced man with a heavy shaven face, speaks of forgiveness.
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In The Cabinet Council: Lord Chancellor, a white-faced man with a heavy shaven face, speaks of forgiveness. Later, in I: Lord Chancellor; speaks of forgiveness, including forgiving oneself, with a heavy, shaven face…
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Character groups
- Old World Political and Social Figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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