The Wonderful Visit · Character
Mr. Hilyer
A local gentleman who interacts with the Angel.
minor
Also known as Hilyer
First appearance: xxiv the angel explores the village
Mr. Hilyer's tie to Doctor Crump is one of the pressures that moves The Wonderful Visit—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mr. Hilyer first appears in 0025 xxiv the angel explores the village.
With Doctor Crump (professional): Doctor Crump and Mr. Hilyer are fellow professionals who discuss the Angel as a scientific anomaly. With Doctor Crump (professional): Doctor Crump and Mr. Hilyer are fellow professionals who discuss the Angel as a scientific anomaly.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Village Authority Figures
- External Authorities
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Sir John Gotch’s violent…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Doctor Crump
professional · ambivalent
Doctor Crump and Mr. How this plays out →
- Doctor Crump
professional · ambivalent
Doctor Crump and Mr. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Mr. Hilyer in xxiv the angel explores the villageIn the story
Mr. Hilyer appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- III: The Hunting of the Strange Bird
- X: At the Vicarage
- XV: The Curate
- XVI: The Curate (Continued)
- XX: After Dinner (Continued)
Chapter companion notes
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See Mr. Hilyer in xxiv the angel explores the village