Short Fiction · Character

Mr. Maydig

A clergyman who witnesses miracles.

minor

Also known as Maydig

Mr. Maydig shows up with force in The Jilting of Jane. The page is where that presence becomes real.

William's employer, a Plymouth Brother who mentors William and promotes him.

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In The Jilting of Jane: William's employer, a Plymouth Brother who mentors William and promotes him. Later, in The Moth: The Vicar with…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

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The Jilting of Jane
William's employer, a Plymouth Brother who mentors William and promotes him.
The Moth
The Vicar with whom Hapley argues about theology and who cannot see the moth Hapley points out.
The Red Room
The old woman among the custodians, who stares into the fire and mutters ominously.
The Plattner Story
Not directly mentioned in excerpts; no relevant appearance.
The Man Who Could Work Miracles
Not present in this excerpt.

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