Mr. Britling Sees It Through · Character
Manning
An older man, possibly a friend or colleague of Mr. Britling.
minor
Also known as poor old Manning, Old Manning
First appearance: § 1
Manning shows up with force in III: The Entertainment of Mr. Direck Reaches a Climax. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Hides from Colonel Rendezvous to avoid a strenuous walk; later joins the group.
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In III: The Entertainment of Mr. Direck Reaches a Climax: Hides from Colonel Rendezvous to avoid a strenuous walk; later joins the group. Later, in § 1: A London journalist hiding in the rose garden to avoid Colonel…
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- Central characters and family
- Minor and historical figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it represents the emotional and psychological peak of Direck’s int…
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