The Eustace Diamonds · Character
Mr. Bunfit
A police detective working on the diamond case, often at odds with Gager.
minor
Also known as Bunfit
First appearance: Bunfit and Gager
Mr. Bunfit shows up with force in XLVIII: Lizzie’s Condition. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The detective officer presses for permission to search Lizzie's boxes and drawers, suspecting the diamonds may be hidden among her things.
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In XLVIII: Lizzie’s Condition: The detective officer presses for permission to search Lizzie's boxes and drawers, suspecting the diamonds may be hidden among her things. Later, in Bunfit and Gager: Investigates the…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diamond Theft Conspirators
- Eustace Diamonds Circle
- Lucinda's Tragic Circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this passage, the narrative climax occurs as Lizzie Eustace reaches an emotional and psychological peak of…
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