Sinister Street · Character
Dick Prescott
A friend from Michael's school days, later a tragic figure.
minor
Also known as Prescott, poor Dick Prescott
First appearance: i the jacobean
Dick Prescott's tie to Michael Fane is one of the pressures that moves Sinister Street—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
His suicide is a central event; Michael attends the inquest and grapples with the meaning of his death.
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With Michael Fane (friendship): Dick is a hearty, athletic friend from Michael's school days, representing conventional masculinity and loyalty. With Michael Fane (friendship): Dick is a hearty, athletic friend from…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- School and Family Circle
- Extended Family and Diverse Acquaintances
- Oxford Social and Lodging Circle
- Artistic and Academic Figures
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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- Michael Fane
friendship · positive
Dick is a hearty, athletic friend from Michael's school days, representing conventional… How this plays out →
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