That character’s a real character: Mark Tapley

Secondary characters can steal the show. They may be quirky, funny, villainous, exceptionally noble, or just one-of-a-kind. One of my favorite “characters” is Mark Tapley from Charles Dickens’ Martin Chuzzlewit. A strong, handsome, good-humored fellow, Mark has a good position as ostler at the Blue … Continue readingThat character’s a real character: Mark Tapley