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Mr. Kemp

An older Kemp, possibly father of Juan Kemp.

minor

Also known as Kemp, John Kemp

First appearance: Part I: The Quarry and the Beach

Mr. Kemp shows up with force in Part I: The Quarry and the Beach. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Father of Juan Kemp, a figure of authority in the household.
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In Part I: The Quarry and the Beach: Father of Juan Kemp, a figure of authority in the household. Later, in I: Kemp's father, a dreamy and…

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Character Web

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MSMr. SebrightCRCarlos RiegoTCTomas CastroWIWilliamsMMMr. MacdonaldMKMr. Kemp

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast and servants
  • Central expatriate circle
  • Protagonist
  • Local power figures

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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