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The Invisible Man · Character

Mr. Cuss

The local doctor who interviews the stranger and is frightened by his empty sleeve.

minor

Also known as Cuss, the Misses Cuss and Sackbut

First appearance: Mr. Cuss Interviews the Stranger

Mr. Cuss's tie to Mrs. Hall is one of the pressures that moves The Invisible Man—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The village doctor, devoured by curiosity, interviews the stranger and is horrified to discover his arm is invisible.
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With Mrs. Hall (social): Mr. Cuss, the local doctor, consults with Mrs. Hall about the strange events at the inn, sharing a concerned acquaintance relationship. With Griffin (rivalry): Mr. Cuss, the local doctor, is…

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Character Web

10 connections

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GRGriffinMBMr. BuntingMMMr. MarvelHUHuxterMHMr. HallMCMr. Cuss

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  • Rivalry
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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