The Perpetual Curate · Character
John Brown
A stern figure, possibly a tradesman or official.
minor
Also known as John, Brown, the inexorable John Brown
First appearance: xiv
John Brown shows up with force in Chapter XXXIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Lawyer consulted by Frank about the Wodehouse property and Frank's own slander case; agrees to attend the investigation.
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In Chapter XXXIV: Lawyer consulted by Frank about the Wodehouse property and Frank's own slander case; agrees to attend the investigation. Later, in XXXVII: The faithful servant, expresses loyalty to the ladies and…
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- Extended community and subplots
- Wentworth family circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this excerpt, the emotional and psychological peak occurs as Mr. Wentworth, after a "long and tough contest…
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