Memoirs of an Infantry Officer · Character
Mr. Parkins
An acquaintance, possibly in a civilian or administrative role.
minor
Also known as Parkins
First appearance: i at the army school
Mr. Parkins's tie to David Cromlech is one of the pressures that moves Memoirs of an Infantry Officer—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Cambridge-educated schoolmaster, selfish and self-satisfied, poses as a gay dog.
Mr. Parkins first appears in 0000 i at the army school.
With David Cromlech (social): David Cromlech and Mr. Parkins have a social acquaintance, possibly through shared circles or wartime interactions. With David Cromlech (social): David Cromlech and Mr. Parkins have a social acquaintance, possibly through shared circles or wartime interactions.
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Loyal Soldiers and Local Figures
- Protagonist
- Home and Support Network
- High Command and NCOs
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak occurs as the protagonist drifts in a blissful, narcissus-scented haze of safety and releas…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- David Cromlech
social · ambivalent
David Cromlech and Mr. How this plays out →
- David Cromlech
social · ambivalent
David Cromlech and Mr. How this plays out →
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See Mr. Parkins in i at the army schoolIn the story
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See Mr. Parkins in i at the army school