Frank Crawley's Loyalty

Traces Frank Crawley's steadfast loyalty to Maxim, his quiet suffering, and his role as a confidant and ally to both Maxim and the narrator.

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The Faithful Agent

The Quiet Support The First Meeting Frank Crawley was Maxim's agent. He was shy and dull, but kind. He made the narrator feel welcome. The Confidant The narrator confided in Frank about her insecurities. He reassured her. He told her to forget the past. The Secret Frank knew about Rebecca's true nature. He had been a victim of her advances. He remained loyal to Maxim despite everything.

The Helper

The Support The Inquest Frank attended the inquest. He was pale and worried. He did what he could to support Maxim. The Blackmail Confrontation Frank stood by Maxim during Favell's blackmail attempt. He helped defuse the situation. The Telephone Call Frank called Doctor Baker's number and got the address. He was instrumental in finding the truth.

The Loyal Friend

The Steadfastness The Goodbye Frank saw Maxim and the narrator off. He promised to take care of things at Manderley. The Silence He never spoke of what he knew. His loyalty was absolute. He would take the secret to his grave. The Friendship The narrator valued Frank's friendship. He was a true ally. She knew she could always count on him.

Throughout the narrator's time at Manderley

During the crisis

After the crisis