The Mystery of Edwin Drood · Character
Mr. Honeythunder
Loud, self-righteous philanthropist and guardian of the Landless twins; later a magistrate.
minor
Also known as Honeythunder
First appearance: Philanthropy in Minor Canon Corner
Mr. Honeythunder's tie to Septimus Crisparkle is one of the pressures that moves The Mystery of Edwin Drood—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The philanthropist who arrives in Cloisterham and dominates the dinner with his aggressive and hypocritical philanthropy.
Mr. Honeythunder first appears in 0005 vi philanthropy in minor canon corner.
With Septimus Crisparkle (professional): Honeythunder is a loud philanthropist and Neville's guardian, clashing with Crisparkle over Neville's upbringing and fate. With Septimus Crisparkle (professional): Honeythunder is a loud philanthropist and Neville's guardian, clashing with Crisparkle over Neville's upbringing and fate. With Septimus Crisparkle (professional): Honeythunder is a loud philanthropist and Neville's guardian, clashing with Crisparkle over Neville's upbringing and fate.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Central Cloisterham Figures
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The narrative climax occurs here because Crisparkle’s perception of Honeythunder’s “philanthropy” is violently…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Septimus Crisparkle
professional · negative
Honeythunder is a loud philanthropist and Neville's guardian, clashing with Crisparkle… How this plays out →
- Septimus Crisparkle
professional · negative
Honeythunder is a loud philanthropist and Neville's guardian, clashing with Crisparkle… How this plays out →
- Septimus Crisparkle
professional · negative
Honeythunder is a loud philanthropist and Neville's guardian, clashing with Crisparkle… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Mr. Honeythunder in Philanthropy in Minor Canon CornerIn the story
Mr. Honeythunder appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Mr. Honeythunder in Philanthropy in Minor Canon Corner