Nightmare Abbey · Character
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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- Friendship
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Main satirical characters
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the narrative climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Scythrop’s…
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- Mr. Glowry
friendship · positive
- Scythrop Glowry
social · ambivalent
- Mr. Glowry
friendship · positive
- Scythrop Glowry
social · ambivalent
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See Mr. Cypress in XI