The Pothunters · Character

Barrett

A curious schoolboy who pokes into the Pavilion burglary and finds his questions answered with silence, teaching him that curiosity can be a fraud.

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Also known as Mr. Barry Pain

First appearance: The Pothunters

As a major figure in The Pothunters, Barrett is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Barrett is suspected of being involved in the burglary and is questioned.

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Character Web

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Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Reade
friendship · positive
Close companions, likely fellow students who spend much time together. How this plays out →
Grey
friendship · positive
The Head
professional · ambivalent
Reade
friendship · positive
Close companions, likely fellow students who spend much time together. How this plays out →
Grey
friendship · positive
The Head
professional · ambivalent
Reade
friendship · positive
Close companions, likely fellow students who spend much time together. How this plays out →
The Head
professional · ambivalent
Grey
friendship · positive

Reade
Close companions, likely fellow students who spend much time together.
Grey
Frequent school friends, likely part of the same social circle.
The Head
Student and headmaster, with interactions likely involving school rules or guidance.
Reade
Close companions, likely fellow students who spend much time together.
Grey
Frequent school friends, likely part of the same social circle.
The Head
Student and headmaster, with interactions likely involving school rules or guidance.
Reade
Close companions, likely fellow students who spend much time together.
The Head
Student and headmaster, with interactions likely involving school rules or guidance.
Grey
Frequent school friends, likely part of the same social circle.

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Barrett appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Pothunters
Barrett is suspected of being involved in the burglary and is questioned.
VII: Barrett Explores
Protagonist of the chapter; goes egg-hunting in the Dingle and discovers the stolen Sports cups.
Barrett Ceases to Explore
Hides in a tree, escapes keepers, jumps on Plunkett, and flees to the road.
Enter the Sleuthhound
Finds the stolen cups, escapes keepers, and meets Detective Roberts.
The Long Run
Puzzled about what to do with the stolen cups he found in the wood.
In Which the Affairs of Various Persons Are Wound Up
Unaware of the resolution, he decides to confess to the Head about the hollow tree, but finds the cups already returned.

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