One Day

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David Nicholls

Dexter’s Father Character Analysis

Dexter’s father, Stephen Mayhew, is a wealthy man who lives in Oxfordshire with Dexter’s mother. During a visit, Emma calls him a “fascist” due to his conservative beliefs. At times, Dexter’s father judges Dexter harshly, particularly once Dexter gets involved in television. Still, he ultimately cares about Dexter. After the death of Dexter’s mother, Dexter’s father seems diminished, although the two of them have a quiet moment of understanding when he gives Dexter advice about how to live as a widower after the death of Emma.

Dexter’s Father Quotes in One Day

The One Day quotes below are all either spoken by Dexter’s Father or refer to Dexter’s Father. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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Chapter 6 Quotes

‘Why didn’t you wake me, Dad?’

‘There didn’t seem much point. Also I tend to think that I shouldn’t have to.’ He turns another page. ‘You’re not fourteen years old, Dexter.’

Related Characters: Dexter Mayhew (speaker), Dexter’s Father (speaker), Dexter’s Mother
Page Number: 133
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Dexter’s Father Quotes in One Day

The One Day quotes below are all either spoken by Dexter’s Father or refer to Dexter’s Father. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
).
Chapter 6 Quotes

‘Why didn’t you wake me, Dad?’

‘There didn’t seem much point. Also I tend to think that I shouldn’t have to.’ He turns another page. ‘You’re not fourteen years old, Dexter.’

Related Characters: Dexter Mayhew (speaker), Dexter’s Father (speaker), Dexter’s Mother
Page Number: 133
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