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.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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