Sinister Street · Character
Mr. Viner
A master at the Jacobean, known for his strictness.
minor
Also known as Viner, old Viner
First appearance: i the jacobean
Mr. Viner shows up with force in Incense. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The priest to whom Michael confesses his sins, described as severe and listening to Michael's narration of depravity.
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In Incense: The priest to whom Michael confesses his sins, described as severe and listening to Michael's narration of depravity. Later, in Pax: Suggests Michael and Chator visit Clere Abbas monastery for the summer…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Artistic and Academic Figures
- School and Family Circle
- Oxford Acquaintances and Servants
- Extended Family and Diverse Acquaintances
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
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