The Walls of Jericho · Character

Mr. Shine

A minor character, possibly related to Pat.

minor

Also known as Shine

Mr. Shine's tie to Fred Merrit is one of the pressures that moves The Walls of Jericho—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Fred Merrit (rivalry): Fred and Mr. Shine are locked in a bitter rivalry, both professionally and personally, each trying to outmaneuver the other. With Bubber Brown (professional): Bubber works for Mr. Shine, but their relationship is strained by Mr. Shine's demanding and manipulative nature. With Jinx Jenkins (professional): Jinx is also employed by Mr. Shine, but he resents the power imbalance and Mr. Shine's condescending attitude.

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Relationship types

Rivalry
Professional
Social
Other

Character groups

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Fred Merrit
rivalry · negative
Bubber Brown
professional · ambivalent
Jinx Jenkins
professional · negative
Pat
social · ambivalent
Bess
professional · ambivalent
Joshua Jones
professional · negative
Fred Merrit
rivalry · negative
Bubber Brown
professional · ambivalent
Fred Merrit
rivalry · negative
Jinx Jenkins
professional · negative
Bubber Brown
professional · ambivalent
Pat
social · ambivalent

Fred Merrit
Fred and Mr. Shine are locked in a bitter rivalry, both professionally and personally, each trying to outmaneuver the other.
Bubber Brown
Bubber works for Mr. Shine, but their relationship is strained by Mr. Shine's demanding and manipulative nature.
Jinx Jenkins
Jinx is also employed by Mr. Shine, but he resents the power imbalance and Mr. Shine's condescending attitude.
Pat
Mr. Shine and Pat are acquaintances, but their interactions are marked by mutual wariness and unspoken tension.
Bess
Bess works for Mr. Shine, but her loyalty is often questioned, and she is caught in the crossfire of his schemes.
Joshua Jones
Joshua Jones works for Mr. Shine, but he is often treated as a subordinate and is wary of Mr. Shine's manipulations.
Fred Merrit
Fred and Mr. Shine are locked in a bitter rivalry, both professionally and personally, each trying to outmaneuver the other.
Bubber Brown
Bubber works for Mr. Shine, but their relationship is strained by Mr. Shine's demanding and manipulative nature.
Fred Merrit
Fred and Mr. Shine are locked in a bitter rivalry, both professionally and personally, each trying to outmaneuver the other.
Jinx Jenkins
Jinx is also employed by Mr. Shine, but he resents the power imbalance and Mr. Shine's condescending attitude.
Bubber Brown
Bubber works for Mr. Shine, but their relationship is strained by Mr. Shine's demanding and manipulative nature.
Pat
Mr. Shine and Pat are acquaintances, but their interactions are marked by mutual wariness and unspoken tension.

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