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Mr. Cypress

A Byronic poet who visits the abbey and spouts cynical verses.

minor

Also known as Mr. Cypress Sir, Mr. Cypress Human

First appearance: XI

Mr. Cypress's tie to Mr. Glowry is one of the pressures that moves Nightmare Abbey—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The poet guest who announces his departure, recites a poem, and argues about love and despair.
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With Mr. Glowry (friendship): Mr. Cypress and Mr. Glowry share a bond of mutual gloom and philosophical despair, reinforcing each other's dark worldview. With Scythrop Glowry (social): Mr. Cypress is a brooding poet and…

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Character Web

14 connections

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MGMr. GlowrySGScythrop GlowryMCMarionetta Cel…MTMr. ToobadSTStellaMCMr. Cypress

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • Main satirical characters
  • Protagonist

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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