The Hill of Dreams · Character
Mr. Taylor
The rector whose disappointments and sternness press on his son, making the rectory less a home than a place to escape from.
supporting
Also known as father, old Taylor, poor Mr. Taylor
First appearance: The Hill of Dreams
As a supporting figure in The Hill of Dreams, Mr. Taylor is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Lucian's father, representing the mundane and practical world that Lucian rejects.
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In The Hill of Dreams: Lucian's father, representing the mundane and practical world that Lucian rejects. Later, in I: Lucian's father, a poor parson who had hoped for his son's academic success but is forced to remove…
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- Other
Character groups
- Rural Welsh Community
- Protagonist
- Medical Attendants
- Village and London Acquaintances
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- Breaking point
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