Sinister Street · Character
Mr. Prescott
A schoolmaster and his wife who befriend Michael.
minor
Also known as Merivale, Mrs. Merivale
First appearance: i the jacobean
Mr. Prescott shows up with force in IV: Cheyne Walk. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mr. Prescott first appears in 0014 i the jacobean.
In IV: Cheyne Walk: Mr. Prescott is Michael's father's friend, a former Welsh Guards officer, and acts as an informal guardian; he visits the new house and invites Michael to dinner.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended Family and Diverse Acquaintances
- School and Family Circle
- Artistic and Academic Figures
- School and University Peers
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
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See Mr. Prescott in i the jacobean