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The Haunted Hotel · Character

Arthur Barville

A gentleman connected to the Montbarry family.

minor

Also known as Arthur, Mr. Arthur Barville

First appearance: the haunted hotel

Arthur Barville's tie to Agnes Lockwood is one of the pressures that moves The Haunted Hotel—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Nephew of the new Lord Montbarry; expresses infatuation with Miss Haldane.
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Arthur Barville first appears in 0001 the haunted hotel.

With Agnes Lockwood (social): Agnes is acquainted with Arthur Barville, a minor character who appears in social settings but has no deep connection to her. With Agnes Lockwood (social): Agnes is acquainted with Arthur Barville, a minor character who appears in social settings but has no deep connection to her. With Agnes Lockwood (social): Agnes is acquainted with Arthur Barville, a minor character who appears in social settings but has no deep connection to her.

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  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • Central Mystery Figures
  • Peripheral and Background Characters
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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