Daniel Deronda · Character
Gideon
A Jewish friend of Mordecai who participates in philosophical discussions.
minor
First appearance: xxxvi
Gideon shows up with force in XLII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Raises objections about inherited hatred and the practical difficulties of Jewish nationalism.
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