Years of Grace · Character
Mr. Duroy
André's father, a French businessman.
minor
Also known as Of Mr. Duroy
First appearance: part i andr
Mr. Duroy shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In II: Mr. Duroy teases Jane about being practical, sings 'Daisy Bell', and enjoys the picnic with his…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Jane's family and close circle
- Extended community and background figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Flora’s admission that she has sold the shop and closed the house, coupled with her confession that she “didn’…
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