The Invisible Man · Character

Colonel Adye

The local police chief who must organize a manhunt for a criminal no one can see, testing the limits of law and order against an impossible foe.

supporting

Also known as Adye

First appearance: The Hunting of the Invisible Man

As a supporting figure in The Invisible Man, Colonel Adye is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The policeman on duty at the inn; he tries to manage the situation and is hit in the face during the struggle.

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With Dr. Kemp (professional): Colonel Adye works with Dr. Kemp as the local police authority to capture the invisible man, sharing a cooperative but tense alliance. With Griffin (rivalry): Colonel Adye leads the official manhunt for Griffin, representing law and order against the invisible man's chaos and violence. With Dr. Kemp (professional): Colonel Adye works with Dr. Kemp as the local police authority to capture the invisible man, sharing a cooperative but tense alliance.

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Professional
Rivalry
Other

Character groups

Iping townspeople and authorities
Protagonist
Minor witnesses and victims
Primary antagonists and allies

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Dr. Kemp
professional · ambivalent
Colonel Adye works with Dr. How this plays out →
Griffin
rivalry · negative
Dr. Kemp
professional · ambivalent
Colonel Adye works with Dr. How this plays out →
Dr. Kemp
professional · ambivalent
Colonel Adye works with Dr. How this plays out →
Griffin
rivalry · negative

Dr. Kemp
Colonel Adye works with Dr. Kemp as the local police authority to capture the invisible man, sharing a cooperative but tense alliance.
Griffin
Colonel Adye leads the official manhunt for Griffin, representing law and order against the invisible man's chaos and violence.
Dr. Kemp
Colonel Adye works with Dr. Kemp as the local police authority to capture the invisible man, sharing a cooperative but tense alliance.
Dr. Kemp
Colonel Adye works with Dr. Kemp as the local police authority to capture the invisible man, sharing a cooperative but tense alliance.
Griffin
Colonel Adye leads the official manhunt for Griffin, representing law and order against the invisible man's chaos and violence.

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In the story

Colonel Adye appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

In the Jolly Cricketers
The policeman on duty at the inn; he tries to manage the situation and is hit in the face during the struggle.
The Invisible Man Sleeps
Kemp addresses a note to him, indicating the beginning of a plan to betray Griffin.
The Plan That Failed
Arrives with police in response to Kemp's letter; is attacked and thrown down the stairs by Griffin.
The Hunting of the Invisible Man
Police official who takes charge of the manhunt operations.
The Wicksteed Murder
Signs Kemp's proclamation, which is posted across the district.
The Siege of Kemp's House
Adye arrives at Kemp's house after the servant is assaulted. He reads the Invisible Man's letter and attempts to go for bloodhounds, but is ambushed outside, disarmed, and forced back toward the house. He is later shot by the Invisible Man.

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