The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner · Character
Robert Wringhim
Raised on his mother's overstrained doctrines of election, he grows up certain of his own salvation and dangerously untroubled by everyone else's.
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Also known as Mr. Robert Wringhim Colwan, young Wringhim, Robert Wringhim Colwan, the notorious Robert Wringhim, the Rev. Robert Wringhim, the profound Mr. Wringhim, the Rev. Mr. Wringhim, the important Mr. Wringhim, the precious Mr. R. Wringhim
First appearance: Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Sinner: Written by Himself
As a major figure in The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner, Robert Wringhim is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Protagonist and narrator of the confession; a justified sinner whose encounters with his double drive him to commit murder and ultimately suicide.
Robert Wringhim first appears in 0003 private memoirs and confessions of a sinner written by himself.
With George Colwan (rivalry): Bitter half-brothers locked in a violent, obsessive feud fueled by religious fanaticism and mutual hatred. With Lady Dalcastle (family): Strained mother-son relationship, with Lady Dalcastle showing coldness and resentment toward her illegitimate son Robert. With Adam Gordon (rivalry): Hostile acquaintances, with Adam Gordon likely siding with George Colwan against Robert's fanaticism.
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Colwan family circle
- Protagonist
- Supporting cast and narrators
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
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- George Colwan
rivalry · negative
Bitter half-brothers locked in a violent, obsessive feud fueled by religious fanaticism… How this plays out →
- Lady Dalcastle
family · negative
- Adam Gordon
rivalry · negative
- Mrs. Logan
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- Miss Logan
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- George Colwan
rivalry · negative
Bitter half-brothers locked in a violent, obsessive feud fueled by religious fanaticism… How this plays out →
- Adam Gordon
rivalry · negative
- George Colwan
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Bitter half-brothers locked in a violent, obsessive feud fueled by religious fanaticism… How this plays out →
- Mrs. Logan
rivalry · negative
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- The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner
- The Editor’s Narrative
- Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Sinner: Written by Himself
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