The Lost World · Character
Dr. Illingworth
Doctor who attends to Challenger after an attack.
minor
Also known as Dr. James Illingworth
First appearance: iv it s just the very biggest thing in the world
Dr. Illingworth's tie to Professor Summerlee is one of the pressures that moves The Lost World—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Rises during the meeting to propose an amendment, indicating opposition to the proceedings.
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With Professor Summerlee (professional): Dr. Illingworth is a fellow scientist and colleague who collaborates with Summerlee on academic matters. With Professor Summerlee (professional): Dr. Illingworth is a fellow…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting and background figures
- Expedition members and associates
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Professor Summerlee
professional · positive
- Professor Summerlee
professional · positive
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