Thorpe

pragmatic cautious supportive skeptical deferential

Thorpe owns the shop in Devil's End and handles grocery accounts for local gentry. He stands apart from other tradespeople and dives into village activities, aligning with leaders like Bert during crises such as witchcraft accusations. Pragmatic and cautious, he silences hotheads to hear rational explanations from outsiders like the Doctor, restrains impulsive actions, and warns against clear dangers. His deference shifts with community consensus and authority, blending skepticism of sorcery with support for measured responses amid rising threats.

8 appearances

Devil's End village affairs

Also known as: Mister Thorpe

Thorpe's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

8 moments

S8E23 · The Daemons Part 3

Master Exposes Villagers' Secrets

A volatile mix of indignation and fear, his pride wounded by the Master's revelations. He is desperate to maintain his facade but knows it is slipping.

Thorpe bristles under the Master's accusation, his face flushing with a mix of anger and panic. He denies the charge of embezzlement, but his defensive outburst—'That's slander!'—lacks conviction, betraying his …

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S8E23 · The Daemons Part 3

Master crushes defiance with Bok’s terror

Fearful and hesitant, his earlier defiance replaced by a paralyzing realization of the Master’s true nature. His emotional state is one of shock and helplessness, with no clear path forward other than compliance.

Thorpe stands on the stair landing, his initial agreement with Winstanley’s defiance silenced by the Master’s display of power. He watches in horror as Bok seizes Winstanley, his earlier hesitation …

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S8E23 · The Daemons Part 3

Master asserts dominance through terror

Fearful and conflicted—horrified by Winstanley’s fate but unwilling to risk his own safety by resisting.

Thorpe, standing on the stair landing, initially agrees with Winstanley’s defiance but quickly backs down after witnessing Bok’s violence. He urges the others to leave, but the Master’s display of …

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S8E24 · The Daemons Part 4

Doctor manipulates villagers with staged magic

Confused and hesitant, caught between the influence of Bert and the persuasive arguments of Miss Hawthorne and the Doctor.

Thorpe prepares to ignite the pyre to burn the Doctor but hesitates when Miss Hawthorne intervenes. He questions the Doctor's identity as a wizard, reflecting his confusion and the shifting …

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S8E24 · The Daemons Part 4

Bert’s Defeat and the Doctor’s Reclamation of Power

Hesitant and influenced by Hawthorne’s warning, reflecting the villagers' shifting loyalties.

Thorpe lights a brand to ignite the pyre around the Doctor but hesitates when Miss Hawthorne intervenes. His actions reflect his influence by Hawthorne’s warning and the shifting dynamics on …

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S8E25 · The Daemons Part 5

Doctor Reveals Science Over Sorcery

Cautiously optimistic, seeking a resolution that avoids unnecessary conflict. His pragmatism allows him to recognize the value in both the Doctor’s science and the villagers’ traditions, though he does not fully align with either side.

Thorpe, the pragmatic shop owner, stands slightly apart from the crowd, his arms crossed but his posture open. He mediates between Bert and the Doctor, urging Bert to listen and …

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S8E25 · The Daemons Part 5

Doctor Admits Science Behind Magic

Curious, supportive, and slightly exasperated

Thorpe silences Bert to allow the Doctor to speak, showing support for hearing his explanation. Later, he questions how the Master could have summoned Azal without sorcery, revealing his curiosity …

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S8E25 · The Daemons Part 5

Doctor Reveals Science Behind Sorcery

Neutral and supportive, with a underlying desire to hear all sides of the argument before forming a judgment.

Thorpe, the shop owner, stands slightly apart from the crowd, his arms crossed but his expression neutral. He silences Bert to allow the Doctor to speak, showing support for hearing …

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Affiliation

The Master's Cult

Village Infiltration and Occult Subversion