Object
Jeremy Aster's Grandfather Clock
A tall, wooden longcase clock reconstructed with aging varnish, a carved crest, a visible brass pendulum and a glass-faced dial. The case bears the soft wear of domestic use; the clock ticks with steady mechanical regularity and releases a two‑beat chime that rings through the recreated parlor. Characters reach for its familiarity rather than its mechanics: Jeremy listens and relaxes, Marla uses it as part of the home’s tactile truth, and Troi treats its sound as an intrusive lure she must overcome.
2 appearances
Purpose
To mark time and audibly signal hours or intervals by chiming; here it functions as an in‑room timekeeper and sounding mechanism that provides a recognizable domestic cue.
Significance
Operates as a sensory anchor and emotional talisman — the chime convinces Jeremy of the home’s authenticity, intensifies the ethical dilemma (comfort versus deception), and provides a concrete auditory clue linking memory, manipulation, and command decisions.
Appearances in the Narrative
When this object appears and how it's used