The Story of Ivy · Character
Mr. Oram
An older local figure whose steady presence and knowledge of the Lextons' affairs make him a quiet fixture in the world Ivy moves through.
supporting
Also known as Oram, old Oram, John Oram
First appearance: vii
As a supporting figure in The Story of Ivy, Mr. Oram is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The family solicitor who reluctantly agrees to assist Roger Gretorex and later meets Ivy to deliver a cheque and arrange legal counsel.
Mr. Oram belongs to the respectable, watchful circle that surrounds the Lexton household, the sort of man whose long memory and local standing give weight to what he notices. His involvement in the family's affairs places him at the edge of the secrets Ivy keeps so carefully arranged. He matters as one of the grounded, unglamorous presences against which her charm and evasions are measured.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Main household & mystery
- Minor social acquaintances
- Background & supporting cast
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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professional · ambivalent
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professional · ambivalent
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professional · ambivalent
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See Mr. Oram in vii