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Mr. Erskine

A friend of Lord Henry who discusses art and morality with the group.

minor

Also known as Mr. Erskine of Treadley

First appearance: ii

Mr. Erskine shows up with force in Chapter III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A guest at lunch who engages Lord Henry in conversation about literature and philosophy, inviting him to Treadley.
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Mr. Erskine first appears in 0003 ii.

In Chapter III: A guest at lunch who engages Lord Henry in conversation about literature and philosophy, inviting him to Treadley.

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LHLord Henry Wot…DODuchess of Mon…LNLady NarboroughSTSir Thomas Bur…MVMrs. VaneMEMr. Erskine

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor moral commentators
  • Dorian's social circle

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

SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See Mr. Erskine in ii
See Mr. Erskine in Chapter III