The Rector and The Doctor’s Family · Character
Bessie Christian
A young woman connected to the Rider family circle.
minor
Also known as Bessie Christian, Bessie
First appearance: the doctor s family
Bessie Christian's tie to Dr. Edward Rider is one of the pressures that moves The Rector and The Doctor’s Family—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned as the woman Edward once hoped to marry; her recent wedding veil seen in church adds to his bitterness.
Bessie Christian first appears in 0005 the doctor s family.
With Dr. Edward Rider (professional): Bessie Christian and Dr. Edward Rider have a professional relationship, possibly as a nurse or patient under his care. With Dr. Edward Rider (professional): Bessie Christian and Dr. Edward Rider have a professional relationship, possibly as a nurse or patient under his care. With Dr. Edward Rider (professional): Bessie Christian and Dr. Edward Rider have a professional relationship, possibly as a nurse or patient under his care.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Minor community figures
- Rider family circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Dr. Edward Rider
professional · positive
Bessie Christian and Dr. How this plays out →
- Dr. Edward Rider
professional · positive
Bessie Christian and Dr. How this plays out →
- Dr. Edward Rider
professional · positive
Bessie Christian and Dr. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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