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Mr. Weevle

A young man who lodges above Krook's shop and assists Guppy.

minor

Also known as Weevle, Tony, Tony Jobling, Jobling

First appearance: xv bell yard

Mr. Weevle shows up with force in A New Lodger. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Takes up lodging at Krook's, decorates his room with portraits, and becomes a familiar figure in the court.
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In A New Lodger: Takes up lodging at Krook's, decorates his room with portraits, and becomes a familiar figure in the court. Later, in A New Lodger: Referred to as Tony Jobling, he meets Guppy and Smallweed for a meal…

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See Mr. Weevle in xv bell yard

Character Web

22 connections

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MGMr. GuppyMSMr. SnagsbyMKMr. KrookSLSir Leicester …MTMr. TulkinghornMWMr. Weevle

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Chancery and Mystery Core
  • Secrets and the Underworld

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Weevle in xv bell yard