The Way of All Flesh · Character
Holt
A tradesman or acquaintance of the Pontifexes.
minor
Also known as Mr. Holt, a Mr. Holt
First appearance: viii
Holt shows up with force in LIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A tailor living in the house who beats his wife at night.
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In LIII: A tailor living in the house who beats his wife at night. Later, in LVIII: The violent tailor living above Ernest; Ernest is…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended family, servants, and acquaintances
- Protagonist
- Pontifex family core
- Ernest's school and London associates
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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