The Rector and The Doctor’s Family · Character
The Bushman
A mysterious figure from abroad who appears briefly.
minor
Also known as The Bushman, the Bushman
First appearance: the doctor s family
The Bushman's tie to Nettie Underwood 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.
The Australian gentleman whose constant visits have led to Nettie's decision to return to Australia.
The Bushman first appears in 0005 the doctor s family.
With Nettie Underwood (social): Nettie Underwood and The Bushman have a social acquaintance, likely through community or family connections. With Nettie Underwood (social): Nettie Underwood and The Bushman have a social acquaintance, likely through community or family connections. With Nettie Underwood (social): Nettie Underwood and The Bushman have a social acquaintance, likely through community or family connections.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Mysterious outsiders
- Rider family circle
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Nettie Underwood
social · ambivalent
Nettie Underwood and The Bushman have a social acquaintance, likely through community or… How this plays out →
- Nettie Underwood
social · ambivalent
Nettie Underwood and The Bushman have a social acquaintance, likely through community or… How this plays out →
- Nettie Underwood
social · ambivalent
Nettie Underwood and The Bushman have a social acquaintance, likely through community or… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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The Bushman appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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