The Coming of Bill · Character
John Bannister
Ruth's elderly, ailing grandfather with old-fashioned values.
minor
Also known as old Mr. Bannister, old John Bannister, Mr. Bannister, Mr. John Bannister
First appearance: i a pawn of fate
John Bannister shows up with force in Book I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Ruth's father, who disapproves of her marriage to Kirk.
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In Book I: Ruth's father, who disapproves of her marriage to Kirk. Later, in IV: Troubled Waters: Old Mr. Bannister is away from New York, leaving Bailey as temporary head of the firm. He follows Steve Dingle's…
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended Family & Acquaintances
- Social Circle & Obstacles
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Book I
- IV: Troubled Waters
- VI: Breaking the News
- IX: The White Hope Is Turned Down
- II: An Unknown Path
- XVI: The White-Hope Link
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