Who Dr. Henry Armitage is
Dr. Henry Armitage works at the library of Miskatonic University in Arkham. He is a careful scholar whose learning brings him into contact with the secrets of the Whateley family. The library holds a copy of the Necronomicon, the dangerous book that Wilbur wants to consult.
What Dr. Henry Armitage wants
Armitage wants to understand what Wilbur seeks and stop the threat behind his request. He has read about the Whateleys and knows enough forbidden lore to feel alarm. Rather than hand over the book lightly, he begins looking into the matter.
Dr. Henry Armitage and the others in the story
Wilbur asks Armitage to let him borrow the Necronomicon or copy parts of it. Armitage notices his goatish face, strange smell, ungainly body and unusual authority of speech. Their meeting places two readers of dark texts on opposite sides of a dangerous search for knowledge.
Questions
Who is Dr. Henry Armitage?
Dr. Henry Armitage is the librarian at Miskatonic University in Arkham, where Wilbur seeks a forbidden book.
Why does Armitage distrust Wilbur Whateley?
Wilbur's request alarms Armitage because his knowledge of dark lore helps him sense what may be at stake.
What does Dr. Henry Armitage want to do?
He wants to investigate the danger surrounding Wilbur and prevent the threat from taking hold.
