The Secret City · Character
John Trenchard
An English character, possibly a journalist or traveler in Petrograd.
minor
Also known as John, Trenchard
First appearance: part ii lawrence
John Trenchard shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Another Englishman who arrived in Russia two years earlier, contrasted with Bohun as shy, self-doubting, humble, and brave.
John Trenchard first appears in 0026 part ii lawrence.
In III: Another Englishman who arrived in Russia two years earlier, contrasted with Bohun as shy, self-doubting, humble, and brave.
Later, in XI: The narrator mourns his friend John Trenchard, considering his sacrifice wicked and useless.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See John Trenchard in part ii lawrence