The Hill of Dreams · Character
Dr. Burrows
A doctor who treats Lucian in London.
minor
Also known as Burrows
First appearance: iv
Dr. Burrows's tie to Lucian Taylor is one of the pressures that moves The Hill of Dreams—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The local doctor, mentioned as being sent for to attend a case of sunstroke.
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With Lucian Taylor (professional): Dr. Burrows is a physician who treats Lucian and observes his deteriorating condition. With Lucian Taylor (professional): Dr. Burrows is a physician who treats Lucian and observes his…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Medical Attendants
- Protagonist
- Rural Welsh Community
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it depicts the protagonist's psychological collapse into a complet…
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- Lucian Taylor
professional · ambivalent
- Lucian Taylor
professional · ambivalent
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