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Nigel Croplady

A young man from the hunting set, often riding with the group.

minor

Also known as Croplady

First appearance: iii a fresh start

Nigel Croplady shows up with force in At the Rectory. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A dandified, snobbish hunt member who complains about foot people and is overly concerned with titles.
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Nigel Croplady first appears in 0014 iii a fresh start.

In At the Rectory: A dandified, snobbish hunt member who complains about foot people and is overly concerned with titles.

Later, in III: A supercilious rider criticized by Stephen for being a chickenhearted skirter; observed inspecting his own boots.

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13 connections

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MWMr. WhatmanGSGeorge SherstonSCStephen ColwoodDMDenis MildenJBJack BarchardNCNigel Croplady

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Military and social riders
  • Extended community and war associates
  • Protagonist
  • Hunt leadership and family
  • Hunt staff and locals

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Nigel Croplady in iii a fresh start