Mr. Mulliner Stories · Character
Desmond Franklyn
A rival or antagonist in a Mulliner story.
minor
Also known as Franklyn, that perisher Franklyn
First appearance: the truth about george
Desmond Franklyn's tie to William Mulliner is one of the pressures that moves Mr. Mulliner Stories—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Rival for Myrtle's love; tells tall tales of adventure and wins her hand.
Desmond Franklyn first appears in 0000 the truth about george.
With William Mulliner (friendship): Desmond Franklyn and William Mulliner are jovial companions who enjoy drinking and storytelling together. With William Mulliner (friendship): Desmond Franklyn and William Mulliner are jovial companions who enjoy drinking and storytelling together.
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Mulliner relatives and associates
- Romantic entanglements and family
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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friendship · positive
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- William Mulliner
friendship · positive
Desmond Franklyn and William Mulliner are jovial companions who enjoy drinking and… How this plays out →
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See Desmond Franklyn in the truth about george