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Richard Grey

Agnes's father, a poor clergyman who loses his fortune.

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Also known as Richard Grey, Grey, Richard

First appearance: The Parsonage

Richard Grey shows up with force in The Parsonage. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Agnes's father, a clergyman who lost the family fortune through a failed investment; initially reluctant to let Agnes become a governess.
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In The Parsonage: Agnes's father, a clergyman who lost the family fortune through a failed investment; initially reluctant to let Agnes become a governess. Later, in The Parsonage Again: Agnes's father, whose health is…

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MBMrs. BloomfieldMAMary AnnLALady AshbyAGAgnes GreyTAThomas AshbyRGRichard Grey

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Family and early influences
  • Moral and social contrasts
  • Protagonist

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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