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Mr. Pardiggle

The henpecked husband of Mrs. Pardiggle.

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First appearance: vii the ghost s walk

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Character groups

  • Ineffectual Philanthropists
  • Chancery and Mystery Core
  • Philanthropy and Domestic Neglect

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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