The Invisible Man · Character
Huxter
A shopkeeper in Iping who chases the Invisible Man.
minor
Also known as Mr. Huxter, Abruptly Huxter
First appearance: XII: The Invisible Man Loses His Temper
Huxter's tie to Griffin is one of the pressures that moves The Invisible Man—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Huxter, the general dealer, joins the group outside the inn and comments on the bite.
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With Griffin (rivalry): Huxter, a local shopkeeper, becomes an enemy of Griffin after being attacked and humiliated during the invisible man's rampage. With Griffin (rivalry): Huxter, a local shopkeeper, becomes an…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Primary antagonists and allies
- Protagonist
- Iping townspeople and authorities
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the psychological turning point where the Invisible Man f…
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- Griffin
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Huxter, a local shopkeeper, becomes an enemy of Griffin after being attacked and… How this plays out →
- Griffin
rivalry · negative
Huxter, a local shopkeeper, becomes an enemy of Griffin after being attacked and… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Huxter in XII: The Invisible Man Loses His TemperIn the story
Huxter appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Thousand and One Bottles
- The Furniture That Went Mad
- VII: The Unveiling of the Stranger
- X: Mr. Marvel’s Visit to Iping
- XII: The Invisible Man Loses His Temper
- The Invisible Man Sleeps
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