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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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Village Background Figures
- Thornthwaite Family Circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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