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Mr. Darling

A minor character in the Harlem social scene.

minor

First appearance: vii

Mr. Darling shows up with force in IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Helga's employer; she attends a health meeting as his substitute.
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In IX: Helga's employer; she attends a health meeting as his substitute. Later, in Chapter X: Helga's employer at the society; grants her…

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HCHelga CraneMHMrs. Hayes-RoreJVJames VayleADAudrey DenneyDADr. AndersonMDMr. Darling

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Broader Community and Minor Figures
  • Protagonist
  • Harlem and Naxos Social Circle

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

Helga reaches her emotional and psychological peak here by fully rejecting the religious consolation that once…

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See Mr. Darling in vii