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Anna of the Five Towns · Character

Mr. Banks

A local businessman and acquaintance.

minor

First appearance: iv a visit

Mr. Banks shows up with force in IX: The Treat. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Minister who visits Tellwright to beg for the building fund; pledges £20 himself; wounded by Tellwright's bluntness; records Tellwright's £25 pledge.
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TPTitus PriceATAnna TellwrightMSMr. SuttonETEphraim Tellwr…BSBeatrice SuttonMBMr. Banks

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Central family and suitors
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Banks in iv a visit