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The Perennial Bachelor · Character

Mr. Marshall

A gentleman mentioned in the social circle.

minor

First appearance: the perennial bachelor

Mr. Marshall shows up with force in XXIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A potential suitor for Lily, but he never calls, leaving her disappointed.
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LCLily CampionMHMrs. HawthornMCMaggie CampionVCVictor CampionTCThe CampionsMMMr. Marshall

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Social and Historical Names
  • Central Family and Suitors
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Victor’s psychological peak is the full immersion into his delusional fantasy—he envisions Lucy returning in o…

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