The Lady of the Barge · Character
Mr. Martin Bodfish
A barge master whose stubborn Baptist pride and suspicious eye make every passenger, parcel, and proposal a matter for slow, wary scrutiny.
supporting
Also known as Mr. Bodfish
First appearance: the lady of the barge
As a supporting figure in The Lady of the Barge, Mr. Martin Bodfish is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Retired policeman and uncle of Mrs.
Mr. Martin Bodfish appears in The Lady of the Barge as supporting figure.
Mr. Martin Bodfish first appears in 0000 the lady of the barge.
In Cupboard Love: Retired policeman and uncle of Mrs. Negget, who leads the investigation with a methodical but flawed approach.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Matchmaking and Minor Roles
- Community and Military Figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
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