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The Enchanted April · Character

Mr. Briggs

The orphaned owner of San Salvatore, a warm-hearted bachelor who longs for family and finds himself drawn to the women who have taken his house.

supporting

Also known as Thomas Briggs, Thomas, the observant Briggs

First appearance: i

As a supporting figure in The Enchanted April, Mr. Briggs is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Owner of the medieval castle; writes a polite letter requesting references and half the rent in advance; waives references after meeting Mrs.
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Thomas Briggs is the young, unmarried proprietor of the castle, lonely enough to have let it out for the spring and domestic enough to feel the absence of a wife and children keenly. Walking with Rose along his own…

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MFMrs. FisherMWMr. WilkinsMBMr. Briggs

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Off-stage and minor figures
  • Protagonist
  • Villa guests and staff

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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