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The Tunnel · Character

Mr. Wilson

The husband behind Alma's sudden marriage, whose existence turns an old schoolfriend's triumphant postcard into a quiet crisis in Miriam's hall.

supporting

Also known as Little Mr. Wilson

First appearance: the tunnel

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

His intellectual influence on Miriam is recalled; she questions the sincerity of his and the girls' engagement with ideas.
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Story tension across the book.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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