Lavengro · Character
Sergeant Broughton
A historical boxer and trainer, referenced in sporting discussions.
minor
Also known as Broughton, old Sergeant Broughton, Sergeant Broughton, Brave old Broughton, old Broughton
First appearance: I
Sergeant Broughton shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as the champion Johnson whom Brain conquered.
Free preview opens at this moment — character cards, Character Web, and themes sit beside the text as you read.
In I: Mentioned as the champion Johnson whom Brain conquered. Later, in Pseudo-Radicals: Referenced as 'the son of the Norfolk…
Continue beside the text
The fuller portrait of Sergeant Broughton sits in Reading Lens — open the free preview to keep reading with notes on the page.
See Sergeant Broughton in ICharacter Web
5 connectionsA slice of how Sergeant Broughton sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse characters from Lavengro's world
- Lavengro's companions and acquaintances
- Romany and personal past figures
- Protagonist
- Historical and sporting figures
Explore ties, sentiment, and clusters while you read
Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it reveals the protagonist’s hidden linguistic ability—his sudden de…
Full beat labels and climax notes unlock in the reader.
Follow the arc while readingIn the story
Sergeant Broughton appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
Spoil-light check-ins for Sergeant Broughton unlock in the free preview.
See Sergeant Broughton in I