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Barty March

Gerald and Iris's deceased father, mentioned in backstory.

minor

Also known as Barty, the late Barty March, old Barty

First appearance: II

Barty March shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Gerald and Iris's father, mentioned as having died from brandy and pneumonia.
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In II: Gerald and Iris's father, mentioned as having died from brandy and pneumonia. Later, in II: The Cavalier of Low Creatures: Mentioned as the source of Gerald's riding-whip, part of his attire when riding after…

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Central social circle
  • Peripheral and minor characters
  • Past connections and authority

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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