The Jade God · Character
Mr. Thursby
A neighbor involved in the unfolding mystery.
minor
Also known as Mr. Thursby, Mrs. Thursby, Thursby, Whereupon Mr. Thursby, Meanwhile Mrs. Thursby, Mr. and Mrs. Thursby, in Thursby
First appearance: v the paper knife
Mr. Thursby's tie to Perkins is one of the pressures that moves The Jade God—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The previous tenant, a wealthy manufacturer who talks mostly about roses and mulch.
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With Perkins (social): Mr. Thursby and Perkins are frequent social acquaintances, possibly within the same household or community. With Edith Derrick (social): Edith Derrick and Mr. Thursby are social acquaintances,…
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Central Cast & Occult
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Derrick’s psychological whirl and Martin’s shift from silent, fearful contemplation to a “new look” and awkwar…
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- Perkins
social · positive
- Edith Derrick
social · positive
- Edith Derrick
social · positive
- Perkins
social · positive
- Edith Derrick
social · positive
- Perkins
social · positive
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