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Mr. Pennett

A disapproving local figure, often critical of the hunt.

minor

Also known as Disapproving Mr. Pennett, Percival G. Pennett

First appearance: iv a day with the potford

Mr. Pennett shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The pink-faced solicitor who visits to discuss George's education, advocating for school, and who is described as having been to Harrow.
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Mr. Pennett first appears in 0020 iv a day with the potford.

In IV: The pink-faced solicitor who visits to discuss George's education, advocating for school, and who is described as having been to Harrow.

Later, in A Fresh Start: Writes a letter urging George to pursue a legal career, which George reads during the cricket match.

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GSGeorge SherstonMSMr. StarAEAunt EvelynSCStephen ColwoodHAHarkawayMPMr. Pennett

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Critical and troublesome figures
  • Protagonist
  • Hunt leadership and family

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the psychological peak where the narrator’s personal vend…

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See Mr. Pennett in iv a day with the potford