The Mirror of the Sea · Character

Henry C⸺

A young man whose maritime career ends in misfortune and loss.

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Also known as poor Henry

First appearance: xvi

Henry C⸺ shows up with force in XLI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A black sheep from a London suburb, enamored of Provence, who reads poetry aloud and writes sonnets to Thérèse, the daughter of a café owner.

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In XLI: A black sheep from a London suburb, enamored of Provence, who reads poetry aloud and writes sonnets to Thérèse, the daughter of a…

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

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