Mr. Britling Sees It Through · Character
Mr. Van der Pant
A Dutch visitor or acquaintance, part of the intellectual circle.
minor
Also known as a Mr.  Van der Pant, der Pant, Van der Pant
First appearance: 1
Mr. Van der Pant shows up with force in II: Taking Part. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A Belgian refugee who openly criticizes British inefficiency, slow workmen, poor roads, and lack of cafés, provoking Mr.
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In II: Taking Part: A Belgian refugee who openly criticizes British inefficiency, slow workmen, poor roads, and lack of cafés, provoking Mr. Britling's defensive patriotism. Later, in § 8: Belgian refugee from Antwerp,…
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- Other
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- Household staff and visitors
- Protagonist
- Central characters and family
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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