The Voyage Out · Character
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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- 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.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Hewet’s internal crisis reaches its emotional peak as he confronts the tormenting possibility that Rachel is i…
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- Rachel Vinrace
social · ambivalent
- Rachel Vinrace
social · ambivalent
- Rachel Vinrace
social · ambivalent
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