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Henderson
A character featured in a chapter, possibly a colonial resident.
minor
First appearance: XVII: Henderson
Henderson shows up with force in XVII: Henderson. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A junior partner in a respectable firm, Henderson presents himself as a socialist and intellectual, but his behavior towards the Chinese rickshaw boys reveals his underlying…
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In XVII: Henderson: A junior partner in a respectable firm, Henderson presents himself as a socialist and intellectual, but his behavior towards the Chinese rickshaw boys reveals his underlying colonial arrogance and…
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- Other
Character groups
- Expatriate Community Members
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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