Night and Day · Character
Mr. Basnett
A colleague in the suffrage movement.
minor
First appearance: iv
Mr. Basnett shows up with force in Chapter XXVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Brings papers to show Mary Datchet; present when Katharine arrives.
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In Chapter XXVI: Brings papers to show Mary Datchet; present when Katharine arrives. Later, in XXVIII: Mr. Basnett is present in Mary's flat, helping her with papers for the new society. He finds Ralph intimidating but…
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- Other
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- Central romantic entanglements
- Extended family and acquaintances
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional/psychological peak occurs when Mrs. Seal’s frenzy over the vote’s failure reveals the crushing f…
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