Relationship Between Warthropy And Will Henry In The Monstrumologist

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In the novel The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey, the protagonist, Will Henry is orphaned and taken in by an eccentric scientist named Dr. Warthrop. Their relationship changes throughout the course of the novel. In the beginning, Dr. Warthrop and Will Henry seem to have a one-sided relationship for the Doctor treats Will Henry as nothing more than a mere assistant. "Get up! Get up, Will Henry, and be quick about it!" he said urgently."We have a caller!" "A caller?" I murmured I reply."What time is it?" "A little after one. Now get dressed and meet me at the back door. Step lively, Will Henry, and snap to!" (pg.1-2)
Dr. Warthrop is an impatient and demanding person because he is anxious the get things done quickly giving no regards to

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