The House by the River · Character
Mr. Dimple
A minor character, perhaps a tradesman or neighbor.
minor
Also known as Dimple
First appearance: v
Mr. Dimple's tie to Mrs. Bantam is one of the pressures that moves The House by the River—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Barrister who attended the inquest; offers cautious, legalistic commentary and tries to temper Mrs.
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With Mrs. Bantam (friendship): Mr. Dimple and Mrs. Bantam are fellow servants and friends, often gossiping and supporting each other through the household drama. With Mr. Egerton (professional): Mr. Dimple and Mr.
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Minor Local Families
- Byrne Household Staff
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where John Egerton,…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Mrs. Bantam
friendship · positive
- Mr. Egerton
professional · neutral
- Mr. Egerton
professional · neutral
- Mrs. Bantam
friendship · positive
- Mrs. Bantam
friendship · positive
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