The Country Wife · Character
Frank
A friend of Sparkish, often mocked for his simplicity.
minor
Also known as Frank, honest Frank
First appearance: act i
Frank's tie to Mr. Harcourt is one of the pressures that moves The Country Wife—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Frank first appears in 0005 act i.
With Mr. Harcourt (friendship): Frank is a friend and companion to Harcourt, sharing in the social life and rakish adventures of the group.
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Main characters and intriguers
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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