The Hill of Dreams · Character
The Doctor
A physician who attends to Lucian during his illnesses.
minor
Also known as the doctor, the Doctor
First appearance: ii
The Doctor'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 Doctor first appears in 0003 ii.
With Lucian Taylor (professional): The doctor attends to Lucian's declining physical and mental health. With Mrs. Dixon (social): Mrs. Dixon interacts with the doctor regarding Lucian's health and household matters. With Lucian Taylor (professional): The doctor attends to Lucian's declining physical and mental health.
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Character Web
8 connectionsA slice of how The Doctor sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Professional
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Medical Attendants
- Protagonist
- Rural Welsh Community
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Open in readerNarrative arc
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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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Lucian Taylor
professional · ambivalent
The doctor attends to Lucian's declining physical and mental health. How this plays out →
- Mrs. Dixon
social · positive
- Lucian Taylor
professional · ambivalent
The doctor attends to Lucian's declining physical and mental health. How this plays out →
- Lucian Taylor
professional · ambivalent
The doctor attends to Lucian's declining physical and mental health. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See The Doctor in ii