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Memoirs of a Foxhunting Man · Character

Mr. Dearborn

A loquacious old gentleman in the community.

minor

Also known as loquacious old Mr. Dearborn, old Mr. Dearborn, Old Dearborn

First appearance: II

Mr. Dearborn shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

An old rider in a faded red coat who introduces the narrator to Mr.
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Mr. Dearborn first appears in 0012 ii.

In II: An old rider in a faded red coat who introduces the narrator to Mr. Bellerby and comments on his horsemanship.

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GSGeorge SherstonSCStephen ColwoodMDMr. Dearborn

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended community and war associates
  • Protagonist
  • Hunt leadership and family

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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