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Mr. Trotman

A local tradesman or farmer.

minor

First appearance: Chapter III

Mr. Trotman's tie to Sybil Gerard is one of the pressures that moves Sybil—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Chaffing Jack's real name; he reflects on past strikes and the current lack of rallying in Mowbray.
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With Sybil Gerard (social): Mr. Trotman is a local figure who interacts with Sybil in her community, likely as a neighbor or tradesman. With Sybil Gerard (social): Mr. Trotman is a local figure who interacts with Sybil…

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Character Web

24 connections

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MTMr. TadpoleLALady ArabellaMRMick RadleySGSybil GerardWCWidow CareyMTMr. Trotman

Relationship types

  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • Aristocratic social circle
  • Minor community and society
  • Protagonist
  • Village women and caregivers

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Sybil, having di…

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Relationships

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See Mr. Trotman in Chapter III

In the story

Mr. Trotman appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See Mr. Trotman in Chapter III