Prep-school housemaster and publisher whose past discussions on Nietzsche's Superman inspired Brandon and Phillip's murder. Attends the dinner party, grows suspicious of Phillip's behavior, and returns after the guests leave. Discovers David's body in the chest, is horrified by the misuse of his philosophy, fires a gunshot to summon police, and sits beside the chest as the police arrive.
Rupert's former educational authority strongly influences Brandon's worldview.
Rupert was Brandon's prep-school housemaster, and Brandon regards Rupert's earlier ideas as inspiration for the murder.
Rupert previously held intellectual and educational authority over Phillip.
Rupert was the prep-school housemaster whose discussions with Brandon and Phillip concerned Nietzsche's Superman and superiority.
Her accidental action supplies Rupert with an important suspicious clue.
Mrs. Wilson accidentally hands Rupert David's monogrammed hat, which further arouses his suspicion.
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