The Nebuly Coat · Character

Mr. Joliffe

Deceased father of the Joliffe sisters; former owner of the estate.

minor

Also known as old Mr. Joliffe, the Joliffe

First appearance: Chapter III

Mr. Joliffe shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The churchwarden is introduced and acknowledges the introduction with a gracious bow.

Mr. Joliffe first appears in 0003 iii.

In I: The churchwarden is introduced and acknowledges the introduction with a gracious bow.

Later, in Chapter III: The pork-butcher greets Westray with pious remarks about the church restoration and offers unsolicited patronage.

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

Westray reaches his emotional and psychological peak here as he confronts the full weight of his "repugnant bu…

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