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Captain Lennox

Mary's father, a British army officer who died of cholera in India.

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Also known as Captain

First appearance: There Is No One Left

Captain Lennox shows up with force in There Is No One Left. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mary's father, who held a government position in India and was often ill and busy.
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MSMrs. SowerbyMLMary LennoxACArchibald CravenDSDickon SowerbyMMMrs. MedlockCLCaptain Lennox

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • India and periphery characters
  • Misselthwaite Manor household
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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