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Truble

An older gentleman who is part of the social circle.

minor

Also known as Mr. Truble, old Truble

First appearance: II

Truble's tie to Iris March is one of the pressures that moves The Green Hat—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The old butler at Sutton Marle who weeps upon seeing Iris, recalling holding her as a baby.
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With Iris March (professional): Truble is Iris's servant, serving her with loyalty and discretion. With Iris March (professional): Truble…

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See Truble in II

Character Web

6 connections

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MTMr. TownshendIMIris MarchSMSir Maurice Ha…GDGuy de TravestBFBoy FenwickTRTruble

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

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

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak where Iris, isola…

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Relationships

Relationship notes

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In the story

Truble appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Chapter companion notes

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See Truble in II
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