The Wonderful Visit · Character
Mr. Rathbone Slater
A visitor to the village who encounters the Angel.
minor
Also known as Mr. Rathbone - Slater
First appearance: The Angel's Debut
Mr. Rathbone Slater's tie to The Angel is one of the pressures that moves The Wonderful Visit—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Comments on the Angel's appearance and behavior, noting his lack of manners.
Mr. Rathbone Slater first appears in 0035 xxxiv the angel s debut.
With The Angel (psychological): Mr. Rathbone Slater is a cynical artist who manipulates the Angel for his own amusement and artistic inspiration. With The Vicar (social): Mr. Rathbone Slater is a village acquaintance who enjoys provoking the Vicar with his irreverent views. With The Vicar (social): Mr. Rathbone Slater is a village acquaintance who enjoys provoking the Vicar with his irreverent views.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Psychological
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Village Authority Figures
- Village Women and Children
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- 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
- The Angel
psychological · negative
- The Vicar
social · negative
- The Vicar
social · negative
- The Angel
psychological · negative
- The Angel
psychological · negative
- The Vicar
social · negative
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See Mr. Rathbone Slater in The Angel's DebutIn the story
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See Mr. Rathbone Slater in The Angel's Debut