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The Splendid Fairing · Character

Mr. Dent

The agent who receives Simon's notice to quit and, oddly, keeps asking after the wife who stayed behind in town.

supporting

Also known as Dent

First appearance: I

As a supporting figure in The Splendid Fairing, Mr. Dent is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Mentioned as part of the hiring and marketing stir in Witham.
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With Simon Thornthwaite (professional): Mr. Dent is Simon's employer or senior colleague, with a formal but respectful working relationship. With Simon Thornthwaite (professional): Mr. Dent is Simon's employer or senior…

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Character Web

10 connections

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STSimon Thornthw…WTWill Thornthwa…STSarah Thornthw…MFMay FlemingGTGeordie Thornt…MDMr. Dent

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Village Background Figures
  • Thornthwaite Family Circle
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because Sarah reaches the emotional and psychological peak of her despair, realizi…

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Relationships

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