Short Fiction · Character
Henry Vernon
A baronet's son who rows for his life through a night storm, regretting the thoughtlessness that dragged other men into his peril.
supporting
Also known as Henry, Vernon
First appearance: a tale of the passions
As a supporting figure in Short Fiction, Henry Vernon is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Sir Peter's son and Rosina's lover, who searches for her after her disappearance, finds her by the beacon she lights, and later restores the tower as a memorial.
Recognized by villagers as the son of a baronet whose mansion stands three miles off, he is a gentleman whose romantic impulses have consequences for those around him. When the breeze fails and the sea rises, he takes an oar and pulls with desperate energy, cheering the sailors even as he curses himself for causing them to share his danger. His willingness to labor beside hired men, and his guilt at endangering their families, reveal a conscience at odds with his rank.
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- Friendship
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Character groups
- Duty vs. Desire
- Protagonist
- Trials of Loyalty
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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friendship · positive
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friendship · positive
Henry Vernon is a close companion and confidant of the narrator, sharing many… How this plays out →
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friendship · positive
Henry Vernon is a close companion and confidant of the narrator, sharing many… How this plays out →
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