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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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.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Frederick Bren…
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- Fred Brent
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- Fred Brent
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