The Perpetual Curate · Character

Mr. Proctor

A parishioner and friend of Frank, often in financial difficulty.

minor

Also known as poor Mr. Proctor, Proctor

First appearance: v

Mr. Proctor's tie to Lucy Wodehouse is one of the pressures that moves The Perpetual Curate—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The previous Rector of Carlingford, described as incompetent, under whose incumbency Mr.

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With Lucy Wodehouse (professional): Mr. Proctor is a fellow clergyman and colleague of Lucy's father, with whom Lucy has respectful interactions. With Frank Wentworth (professional): Frank and Mr. Proctor are fellow clergymen who interact respectfully in church matters. With Lucy Wodehouse (professional): Mr. Proctor is a fellow clergyman and colleague of Lucy's father, with whom Lucy has respectful interactions.

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Character groups

Wentworth family circle
Extended community and subplots

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Lucy Wodehouse
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Frank Wentworth
professional · positive
Lucy Wodehouse
professional · positive
Lucy Wodehouse
professional · positive
Frank Wentworth
professional · positive
Frank Wentworth
professional · positive

Lucy Wodehouse
Mr. Proctor is a fellow clergyman and colleague of Lucy's father, with whom Lucy has respectful interactions.
Frank Wentworth
Frank and Mr. Proctor are fellow clergymen who interact respectfully in church matters.
Lucy Wodehouse
Mr. Proctor is a fellow clergyman and colleague of Lucy's father, with whom Lucy has respectful interactions.
Lucy Wodehouse
Mr. Proctor is a fellow clergyman and colleague of Lucy's father, with whom Lucy has respectful interactions.
Frank Wentworth
Frank and Mr. Proctor are fellow clergymen who interact respectfully in church matters.
Frank Wentworth
Frank and Mr. Proctor are fellow clergymen who interact respectfully in church matters.

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Mr. Proctor appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Chapter I
The previous Rector of Carlingford, described as incompetent, under whose incumbency Mr. Wentworth became essential to the community.
XXXI
The late Rector visits, remains skeptical about Wentworth's innocence, and avoids taking sides.
Mr. Wentworth's Day of Reckoning
Dines with Frank; expresses concern about imprudence; remains puzzled by Tom Wodehouse's motives and the overall mystery.
XXXVI
Auxiliary member of the tribunal, uneasy and questioning Elsworthy's testimony.
XXXVII
Contemplates his marriage proposal to Miss Wodehouse, troubled by Lucy's presence and the mystery of Tom Wodehouse.
Chapter XL
Supports the idea of making provision for the Wodehouse sisters.
XLV
Visits the Rectory, discusses his new living, and inadvertently becomes an audience to the Morgans' tension.

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