School Stories · Character
Dunstable
A Day's House boy whose trespass in Watson's wood lands him before his housemaster, where his dry parting shot about an autograph turns punishment into a small, sly victory.
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Also known as Mr. P. A. Dunstable, P. A. Dunstable, Linton
First appearance: now talking about cricket
As a major figure in School Stories, Dunstable is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The protagonist who schemes to avoid lines and later capitalizes on them.
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Caught poaching in Mr. Watson's wood, Dunstable faces Mr. Day with a frankness that is almost disarming, admitting the offence without excuse. His quiet remark at the door about the autograph shows a boy who notices…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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