The Good Companions · Character
Herbert Dulver
A gigantic, purple-faced publican.
minor
Also known as Mr. Herbert Dulver, Mr. Dulver, Herbert, Dulver
First appearance: i in which they all become good companions
Herbert Dulver's tie to Elsie Longstaff is one of the pressures that moves The Good Companions—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Appears with Elsie, affably invites Jess to the wedding, and chats about football with Jock Campbell.
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With Elsie Longstaff (romantic): Elsie and Herbert are in a romantic relationship, though Herbert's controlling nature creates tension and unhappiness for Elsie. With Elsie Longstaff (romantic): Elsie and Herbert are in…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Good Companions troupe
- Minor family and performers
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological low point where the troupe’s coll…
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- Elsie Longstaff
romantic · negative
Elsie and Herbert are in a romantic relationship, though Herbert's controlling nature… How this plays out →
- Elsie Longstaff
romantic · negative
Elsie and Herbert are in a romantic relationship, though Herbert's controlling nature… How this plays out →
- Elsie Longstaff
romantic · negative
Elsie and Herbert are in a romantic relationship, though Herbert's controlling nature… How this plays out →
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Herbert Dulver appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Herbert Dulver in i in which they all become good companions