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Daniel Deronda · Character

Mr. Fraser

A minor character, possibly a lawyer or acquaintance.

minor

Also known as Fraser

First appearance: vii

Mr. Fraser shows up with force in XVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Daniel's tutor, whose remark about priests' 'nephews' triggers Daniel's suspicion about his own origins.
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See Mr. Fraser in vii
See Mr. Fraser in XVI