The Secret City · Character
John Durward
An Englishman, possibly related to M. Durward, with a minor role.
minor
Also known as Mr. Durward, Durward
First appearance: iii
John Durward shows up with force in IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Narrator; experiences panic and dissociation during the violence.
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- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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