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Barrymore Main

Barrymore is the loyal butler of Baskerville Hall, whose secret aid to an escaped convict and emotional turmoil add complexity to the household's dynamics and the unfolding mystery.

9

chapters

2-13

Range

2

Variants

Character Arc

Barrymore is introduced as the loyal butler of Baskerville Hall, initially under suspicion due to secretive and emotional behavior. As the story progresses, his and his wife's secret involvement in aiding an escaped convict is revealed, showing a complex mix of loyalty, guilt, and compassion. Barrymore's character adds depth to the household's atmosphere and the unfolding mystery, ultimately portrayed as a flawed but fundamentally honest servant.

Core Traits

LoyalSecretiveEmotionalRespectable

Motivations

Motivated by duty to the Baskerville estate and compassion for his brother Selden, whom he secretly aids.

Story Role

Supporting character; serves as household staff whose secret actions and emotional responses add layers to the mystery and atmosphere of Baskerville Hall.

Key Relationships

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Mrs. Barrymore

family/marital

Barrymore's wife shares in the secret of aiding her brother Selden and expresses emotional distress over the household's situation.

Sir Charles Baskerville

servant/employer

Barrymore serves Sir Charles loyally and is emotionally attached to him, mourning his death.

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Selden (the escaped convict)

family/secret protector

Barrymore secretly aids his brother Selden, providing him with food and shelter.

Name Variants & Aliases

Mrs. Barrymore

95% match

Appears in: Ch 9, Ch 13

BarrymoreMrs. Barrymore

Barrymore (the butler)

95% match

Appears in: Ch 6

BarrymoreMrs. Barrymore

Chapter Appearances

Psychological Profile

Fears

Fears exposure of his secret activities and the consequences for himself and his wife.

Desires

Desires to protect his family and maintain his position at Baskerville Hall while managing the household's challenges.

Moral Compass

Guided by loyalty and a personal sense of responsibility, Barrymore struggles between duty and compassion, leading to morally ambiguous actions.

Defining Moments

Barrymore's testimony about Sir Charles's last walk and footprints is discussed.

"Barrymore, the husband acting as butler."

Barrymore is seen crouching at the window with a candle, engaging in secretive activities.

"He was crouching at the window with the candle held against the glass."

Confesses to aiding her brother Selden, expressing remorse.

"It is my doing, Sir Henry—all mine. He has done nothing except for my sake."

Mrs. Barrymore mourns Sir Charles's death, highlighting their emotional connection.

"She wept bitterly in her apron."

Chapter Timeline

His evidence about Sir Charles's last walk and footprints is discussed.

Barrymore is the butler of Baskerville Hall, suspected of being involved in the surveillance, but ultimately confirmed to be at his post. His motivation is to serve the estate.

Serves as a household staff member, shows signs of emotional distress when discussing the household's future.

Serves as a household staff member, shows signs of emotional distress about the future.

Questioned about the sobbing in the night, maintains secrecy about her own tears, and is involved in the household's mystery.

Crouches at the window with a candle, watching the moor, and engages in secretive activities, possibly related to illicit or hidden actions.

Reveals the true purpose of the light at the window, confessing to aiding her brother Selden.

Provides information about Sir Charles's death, the stranger on the moor, and the burned letter; expresses concern about the danger.

Barrymore's wife mourns Sir Charles's death, and Barrymore is involved in the household's affairs.