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Mr. Holden

A minor character who appears in social gatherings.

minor

Also known as electrified Mr. Holden

First appearance: xxi

Mr. Holden shows up with force in Chapter IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The upholsterer waits for Lucilla's opinion on the new green drawing-room paper, confident in her judgment.
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Mr. Holden first appears in 0020 xxi.

In Chapter IX: The upholsterer waits for Lucilla's opinion on the new green drawing-room paper, confident in her judgment.

See Mr. Holden in Chapter IXBook page

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Character Web

12 connections

A slice of how Mr. Holden sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.

MCMr. CavendishMCMrs. ChileyNANancyCCColonel ChileySJSir John Richm…MHMr. Holden

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Social Circle
  • Core Carlingford Society

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Mrs. Woodburn,…

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Mr. Holden appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See Mr. Holden in xxi
See Mr. Holden in Chapter IX