Sinister Street · Character
Rodber
A servant or college scout at Oxford who assists Michael.
minor
Also known as young Rodber, the ubiquitous Rodber
First appearance: i the first day
Rodber shows up with force in VI: The Enchanted Palace. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Schoolboy who gives Michael advice about starting school and borrows Stella's mail-cart.
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In VI: The Enchanted Palace: Schoolboy who gives Michael advice about starting school and borrows Stella's mail-cart. Later, in VII: Randell House: Protects Michael from older boys, introduces him to Pearson's army,…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended Family and Diverse Acquaintances
- Slum and Servant Connections
- School and Family Circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
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See Rodber in i the first day