On a Chinese Screen · Character
The Judge
A judge, likely in a colonial or local court setting.
minor
Also known as judge
First appearance: ii my lady s parlour
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A portly, dignified judge who presides over the identification and execution, showing a grim smile afterward.
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With The Consul (professional): The Consul and the Judge interact regularly as senior colonial officials, collaborating on administrative and legal matters in the foreign settlement. With The Officer (professional): The…
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Relationship types
- Professional
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
professional · ambivalent
The Consul and the Judge interact regularly as senior colonial officials, collaborating… How this plays out →
- The Officer
professional · ambivalent
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