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Grey

A schoolboy and participant in the sports.

minor

Also known as K. St. H. Grey

First appearance: the pothunters

Grey's tie to Barrett is one of the pressures that moves The Pothunters—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

A fellow naturalist who warns Barrett about the dangers of trespassing on Venner's land; agrees to cover for Barrett at roll-call.
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With Barrett (friendship): Frequent school friends, likely part of the same social circle. With Barrett (friendship): Frequent school friends, likely part of the same social circle. With Barrett (friendship): Frequent…

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Character Web

7 connections

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BABarrettSASir Alfred Ven…JAJacksonOAOld AustinianAIAinsworthGRGrey

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Background characters and officials
  • Main characters and suspects

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

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

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Relationships

Relationship notes

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In the story

Grey appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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