# Mr. Cray — Sinister Street character guide

> Mr. Cray in Sinister Street by Compton Mackenzie.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Cray, old Cray

**First appearance:** 0014-i-the-jacobean

## Who they are

A master at the Jacobean, known for his dullness.

## In the story

### [Mirrors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/viii-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.

### [IX: The Yellow Age](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/ix-the-yellow-age)

Sarcastically comments on Michael's double collar and bow-tie, assigns punishment of writing out Alcestis.

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