The Tunnel · Character
Mr. Grove
A male character mentioned in the narrative.
minor
First appearance: the tunnel
Mr. Grove's tie to Miriam is one of the pressures that moves The Tunnel—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Visits Miriam at the dental surgery, awkwardly trying to discuss his life and feelings.
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With Miriam (professional): Miriam and Mr. Grove have a formal, possibly employer-employee or mentor relationship. With Miriam (professional): Miriam and Mr. Grove have a formal, possibly employer-employee or mentor…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Expanded cast of acquaintances
- Miriam's social circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this passage, the protagonist reaches an emotional and psychological peak by reclaiming her own identity an…
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