The Black Gang · Character
Denny
A servant or housekeeper in the Drummond household.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Denny
First appearance: i in which things happen near barking creek
Denny's tie to Hugh Drummond is one of the pressures that moves The Black Gang—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Assists Hugh in composing the deceptive letter and prepares for the trip.
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With Hugh Drummond (friendship): Denny is a loyal friend and member of Hugh's gang. With Hugh Drummond (friendship): Denny is a loyal friend and member of Hugh's gang. With Hugh Drummond (friendship): Denny is a loyal…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Household and Social Figures
- Protagonist
- Core Allies and Villains
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Drummond’s near-drowning marks the climax because it is the moment of absolute physical and psychological extr…
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friendship · positive
Denny is a loyal friend and member of Hugh's gang. How this plays out →
- Hugh Drummond
friendship · positive
Denny is a loyal friend and member of Hugh's gang. How this plays out →
- Hugh Drummond
friendship · positive
Denny is a loyal friend and member of Hugh's gang. How this plays out →
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