On a Chinese Screen · Character
Mr. Wingrove
A missionary whose lips praise the Chinese while his face, when a native teacher enters, twists with a disgust he cannot quite hide.
supporting
Also known as Wingrove
First appearance: ii my lady s parlour
As a supporting figure in On a Chinese Screen, Mr. Wingrove is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Not directly named but the Treaty Port gathering includes figures like the manager of the Hong-Kong and Shanghai Bank, consistent with Wingrove's circle.
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Mr. Wingrove lives among missionaries who call the Chinese lying, cruel, and dirty; he alone insists on their good-nature, their devotion to parents, their love of children. But when a Chinese teacher steps into the…
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Relationship types
- Social
Character groups
- Expatriate Community Members
- Social and Authority Figures
- Maritime and Port Officials
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- The Consul
social · positive
- The Officer
social · positive
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