On a Chinese Screen · Character
The Officer
A military or police officer encountered in the narrative.
minor
Also known as officer
First appearance: ii my lady s parlour
The Officer's tie to The Consul is one of the pressures that moves On a Chinese Screen—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Commands the firing squad; rudely dismisses the consul's protest but ultimately yields the prisoners.
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With The Consul (professional): The Consul and the Officer coordinate on matters of colonial security and protocol, maintaining a formal but cooperative relationship. With Mr. Wingrove (social): Mr. Wingrove and the…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Maritime and Port Officials
- Social and Authority Figures
- Expatriate Community Members
+2 more in the full Character Web
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak occurs when the stripling’s youthful audacity and pride in his strength reach their zenith…
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- The Consul
professional · positive
The Consul and the Officer coordinate on matters of colonial security and protocol,… How this plays out →
- Mr. Wingrove
social · positive
- The Judge
professional · ambivalent
- Captain Boots
professional · ambivalent
Relationship notes
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The Officer appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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