The Secret Glory · Character
Carrol
A schoolboy at Lupton, interacts with Ambrose.
minor
First appearance: iii
Carrol's tie to Madame Sophia is one of the pressures that moves The Secret Glory—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
An obscure literary worker dining at the Château de Chinon, who observes Ambrose and Nelly and leaves a thumbnail sketch of the encounter.
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With Madame Sophia (professional): Carrol and Madame Sophia likely have a working relationship, possibly as employer and employee or colleagues. With Madame Sophia (professional): Carrol and Madame Sophia likely have a…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Mysterious Allies
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the climax because Ambrose reaches an emotional and psychological peak where his love for t…
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- Madame Sophia
professional · ambivalent
Carrol and Madame Sophia likely have a working relationship, possibly as employer and… How this plays out →
- Madame Sophia
professional · ambivalent
Carrol and Madame Sophia likely have a working relationship, possibly as employer and… How this plays out →
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