Short Fiction · Character
Mr. Blatherwick
A minor character, possibly a neighbor or official.
minor
First appearance: when papa swore in hindustani
Mr. Blatherwick shows up with force in Out of School. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The proprietor of Harrow House; he broods over his brother-in-law's borrowing but is elated by a letter that brings new pupils, leading him to kiss Violet.
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In Out of School: The proprietor of Harrow House; he broods over his brother-in-law's borrowing but is elated by a letter that brings new…
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- Minor servants and officials
- Central cast of characters
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The emotional peak occurs when the narrator’s pervasive homesickness and alienation crystallize as she hears t…
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