The House by the River · Character
The Whittakers
A family in the neighborhood, known for their kindness.
minor
Also known as the Whittakers, The kindly Whittakers
First appearance: xii
The Whittakers shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Andrew Whittaker is an artist and art-critic; Mrs.
The Whittakers first appears in 0011 xii.
In I: Andrew Whittaker is an artist and art-critic; Mrs. Whittaker writes novels. They host the weekly At Home on Wednesdays.
Later, in After the Inquest: Friends of Egerton who defend him against the gossip, leaving the Petway house in anger.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See The Whittakers in xii