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The Uncalled · Character

Mr. Perkins

A local man who interacts with Fred and the community.

minor

Also known as young Perkins

First appearance: iv

Mr. Perkins's tie to Fred Brent is one of the pressures that moves The Uncalled—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Perkins is Fred's worldly city guide, who teases him about his black tie and takes him to Meyer's Beer-Garden.
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With Fred Brent (professional): Mr. Perkins is Fred's employer at the printing office, offering him steady work and mentorship. With Fred Brent (professional): Mr. Perkins is Fred's employer at the printing office,…

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See Mr. Perkins in iv

Character Web

7 connections

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FBFred BrentMHMrs. Hester Ho…EHEliphalet HodgesMHMiss Hester Pr…TBTom BrentMPMr. Perkins

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Fred's family and caretakers
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Perkins in iv

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See Mr. Perkins in iv