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Sir Francis
A family friend of the Hilberys, a retired military man.
minor
Also known as Frank, Francis
First appearance: i
Sir Francis shows up with force in XVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Comes out of his study with the Times, complaining about noise and draughts; his quick temper is alluded to.
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended family and acquaintances
- Central romantic entanglements
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- 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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