Sinister Street · Character
Mr. Cray
A master at the Jacobean, known for his dullness.
minor
Also known as Cray, old Cray
First appearance: i the jacobean
Mr. Cray shows up with force in Mirrors. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Michael's new form-master; a man of distinct personality who resents Michael's indolence and sarcasm; assigns an essay on Patriotism and an alternative on Hegelian Idealism.
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In Mirrors: Michael's new form-master; a man of distinct personality who resents Michael's indolence and sarcasm; assigns an essay on Patriotism and an alternative on Hegelian Idealism. Later, in IX: The Yellow Age:…
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- Other
Character groups
- Artistic and Academic Figures
- School and Family Circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This passage functions as the dramatic climax because it marks the moment when the author explicitly breaks th…
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See Mr. Cray in i the jacobean