A Hazard of New Fortunes · Character
Tom
A young man, possibly a servant or minor acquaintance.
minor
First appearance: a hazard of new fortunes
Tom shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Tom, the Marches' son, is present in the library studying for Harvard and is mentioned at dinner.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
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- Closing
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