Jacob's Room · Character
Mr. Floyd
A clergyman who tutors Jacob and later proposes to Betty Flanders.
minor
Also known as old Mr. Floyd, Dear Mr. Floyd, poor Mr. Floyd
First appearance: i
Mr. Floyd's tie to Jacob Flanders is one of the pressures that moves Jacob's Room—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A clergyman who proposed to Betty Flanders but was rejected; he later leaves the village, marries Miss Wimbush, and becomes Principal of Maresfield House.
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With Jacob Flanders (social): Mr. Floyd is Jacob's former tutor, who maintains a distant, respectful interest in Jacob's development and family. With Jacob Flanders (social): Mr. Floyd is Jacob's former tutor, who…
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- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Greek affair and travel
- Protagonist
- Cornwall family circle
- Cornwall family and servants
- Durrant family circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- 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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social · positive
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