The Uncalled · Character

Mr. Simpson

Elizabeth's father, a minister in the community.

minor

Also known as The Rev. Mr. Simpson

First appearance: VI

Mr. Simpson'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.

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With Fred Brent (social): Mr. Simpson is Elizabeth's father and a respected townsman who views Fred as a potential son-in-law. With Eliphalet Hodges (social): Eliphalet and Mr. Simpson are fellow church elders and…

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Character Web

14 connections

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Relationship types

Social
Other

Character groups

Community members and acquaintances
Protagonist
Fred's family and caretakers
Minor village background figures

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Fred Brent
social · positive
Eliphalet Hodges
social · positive
Fred Brent
social · positive
Eliphalet Hodges
social · positive
Fred Brent
social · positive

Fred Brent
Mr. Simpson is Elizabeth's father and a respected townsman who views Fred as a potential son-in-law.
Eliphalet Hodges
Eliphalet and Mr. Simpson are fellow church elders and community leaders, interacting with formal respect.
Fred Brent
Mr. Simpson is Elizabeth's father and a respected townsman who views Fred as a potential son-in-law.
Eliphalet Hodges
Eliphalet and Mr. Simpson are fellow church elders and community leaders, interacting with formal respect.
Fred Brent
Mr. Simpson is Elizabeth's father and a respected townsman who views Fred as a potential son-in-law.

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In the story

Mr. Simpson appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

II
The Rev. Mr. Simpson, a tall, gaunt former carpenter, preaches the funeral sermon in a harsh, unmusical voice, and leads the procession.
VI
The Rev. Mr. Simpson who sternly rebukes Fred for laughing in church, comparing him to criminals.
VII
Elizabeth's father; grateful for her rescue; collaborates with Miss Prime to pressure Fred into religious conversion.
XI
Indisposed, his pulpit is filled by Fred; he leads the service and calls on Daniel Hastings to pray.
XII
Retires from active work, paving the way for Fred's appointment as his successor.
XIII
Pressures Brent to publicly shame Sophy Davis, threatens to remove him from the pulpit, and calls a church meeting to investigate Brent's refusal.
XVI
Preaches the funeral sermon for Tom Brent, condemning Fred's rebellion.

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