The Tunnel · Character
Old Tremayne
An older male character, possibly a family friend or local figure.
minor
Also known as Mr. Tremayne
First appearance: the tunnel
Old Tremayne shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Visits for tea; tells stories that oppress Miriam with their innuendo and business cynicism; adores Miriam's piano playing, seeing her as a potential 'ideal wife.'
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In II: Visits for tea; tells stories that oppress Miriam with their innuendo and business cynicism; adores Miriam's piano playing, seeing…
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- Expanded cast of acquaintances
- Miriam's social circle
- Protagonist
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In this passage, the protagonist reaches an emotional and psychological peak by reclaiming her own identity an…
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