School Stories · Character
Pillingshot
A junior day-room boy pressed into service as a detective when Evans loses a sovereign, he mostly eats muffins and stares blankly while Scott does the thinking.
major
Also known as young Pillingshot, cad Pillingshot
First appearance: now talking about cricket
As a major figure in School Stories, Pillingshot is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Protagonist who schemes to avoid a Livy exam and ends up scoring for the cricket team.
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When Evans's missing sovereign becomes a case, Scott appoints Pillingshot the detective and hands him a notebook and a set of clues. Pillingshot's contribution is to gape, admit he doesn't know, and reluctantly examine…
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- Friendship
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Character groups
- Schoolboys and Masters
- Protagonist
- Diverse Characters
- Referenced Characters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this excerpt, the narrative climax occurs as the tension surrounding the impending Greek examination reache…
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- Smith
friendship · positive
Pillingshot and Smith are allies and often interact in school settings. How this plays out →
- Charteris
friendship · positive
- Smith
friendship · positive
Pillingshot and Smith are allies and often interact in school settings. How this plays out →
- Charteris
friendship · positive
- Charteris
friendship · positive
- Smith
friendship · positive
Pillingshot and Smith are allies and often interact in school settings. How this plays out →
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