The Tunnel · Character
Mr. Taunton
A male character, possibly a neighbor or professional contact.
minor
First appearance: the tunnel
Mr. Taunton's tie to Miriam is one of the pressures that moves The Tunnel—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The curate who visits Miss Dear, brings her gifts, and arranges for her meals and wine.
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With Miriam (professional): Miriam and Mr. Taunton have a formal, possibly work-related or authoritative relationship. With Miriam (professional): Miriam and Mr. Taunton have a formal, possibly work-related or…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Mystical and mundane contacts
- Protagonist
- Miriam's social circle
- Expanded cast of acquaintances
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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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