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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

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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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LTLucian TaylorAMAnnie MorganMAMaryMDMiss DeaconMDMrs. DixonMTMr. Taylor

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Rural Welsh Community
  • Protagonist
  • Medical Attendants
  • Village and London Acquaintances

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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