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Jem Hearn

A young man who marries Martha.

minor

Also known as Jem

First appearance: xiii stopped payment

Jem Hearn shows up with force in IV: A Visit to an Old Bachelor. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the steady young man Martha wishes to receive.
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In IV: A Visit to an Old Bachelor: Mentioned as the steady young man Martha wishes to receive. Later, in Poor Peter: Mentioned as being…

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MJMrs. JamiesonTHThomas HolbrookLGLady GlenmireMMMiss Matty Jen…MSMary SmithJHJem Hearn

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Servants and their spouses
  • Servants and social figures
  • Tradesmen and former suitors
  • Jenkyns family and associates
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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