The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford · Character
Brother Holderness
A fellow dissenter or church member known to Rutherford.
minor
First appearance: ii preparation
Brother Holderness's tie to Mr. Snale is one of the pressures that moves The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A traveling draper who confesses sins at prayer meetings; his dramatic self-humiliation is noted.
Brother Holderness first appears in 0004 ii preparation.
With Mr. Snale (rivalry): Brother Holderness and Mr. Snale are antagonists, possibly competing for influence or power within their religious community. With Miss Arbour (social): Brother Holderness and Miss Arbour are acquaintances within the same religious community, with limited personal connection. With Miss Mardon (social): Brother Holderness and Miss Mardon are casual acquaintances within the religious community, with no deep bond.
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Dissenter community members
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Mr. Snale
rivalry · negative
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- Miss Arbour
social · ambivalent
- Miss Mardon
social · ambivalent
- Mr. Snale
rivalry · negative
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Relationship notes
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Chapter companion notes
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See Brother Holderness in ii preparation