The Red Thumbmark · Character
Mr. Lawley
A witness or minor legal figure in the case.
minor
Also known as Lawley
First appearance: vii shoals and quicksands
Mr. Lawley's tie to Mrs. Hornby is one of the pressures that moves The Red Thumbmark—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A lawyer who brings Reuben Hornby to Thorndyke's chambers for an urgent consultation.
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With Mrs. Hornby (professional): Mr. Lawley is Mrs. Hornby's solicitor, advising her on legal matters regarding her son's case. With Mrs. Hornby (professional): Mr. Lawley is Mrs. Hornby's solicitor, advising her on…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Legal and defense team
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt is the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Jervis’s inter…
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- Mrs. Hornby
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- Mrs. Hornby
professional · positive
- Mrs. Hornby
professional · positive
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