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Mr. Perrott

A quiet, older gentleman who courts Miss Allan.

minor

Also known as Perrott, old Perrott, Alfred Perrott, Alfred

First appearance: iv

Mr. Perrott's tie to Rachel Vinrace is one of the pressures that moves The Voyage Out—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Engages with Evelyn about ambition, reveals his humble origins through subtle mannerisms, and discusses the meaning of ancient ruins.
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With Rachel Vinrace (social): Mr. Perrott is a fellow passenger who shows polite, awkward interest in Rachel during the voyage. With Rachel Vinrace (social): Mr. Perrott is a fellow passenger who shows polite, awkward…

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See Mr. Perrott in iv

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18 connections

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Main Voyage Characters
  • Extended Cast & References
  • Literary & Artistic References
  • Ship's Crew & Visitors

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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. Perrott in iv

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See Mr. Perrott in iv