Jacob's Room · Character
Curnow
A local boy who works for the Flanders family in Cornwall.
minor
Also known as poor Mr. Curnow, The boy Curnow
First appearance: i
Curnow's tie to Betty Flanders is one of the pressures that moves Jacob's Room—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Betty Flanders (professional): Curnow is the Flanders family's loyal gardener, who assists Betty with household matters and shares local gossip. With Betty Flanders (professional): Curnow is the Flanders family's…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Durrant family circle
- Cornwall family circle
- Protagonist
- Greek affair and travel
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this passage, the narrative climax occurs as Jacob’s life reaches its fullest, most ordinary rhythm—work, l…
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- Betty Flanders
professional · positive
Curnow is the Flanders family's loyal gardener, who assists Betty with household matters… How this plays out →
- Betty Flanders
professional · positive
Curnow is the Flanders family's loyal gardener, who assists Betty with household matters… How this plays out →
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