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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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MFMrs. FaneMWMother WadmanBABrother AloysiusAWArthur WilmotMFMichael FaneMCMr. Cray

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  • Other

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  • Artistic and Academic Figures
  • School and Family Circle
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Breaking point

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