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Mr. Middleton

A curate who is a friend of the Gascoigne family.

minor

Also known as Middleton, poor Middleton

First appearance: iii

Mr. Middleton shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In VI: Mr. Middleton is a clergyman with pale whiskers and a square-cut collar, who adores Gwendolen but is ridiculed by her as a…

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See Mr. Middleton in iii

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HGHenleigh Grand…HEHermioneMDMrs. DavilowAGAnna GascoigneGHGwendolen Harl…MMMr. Middleton

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

In this chapter, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Deronda receives Hans Meyrick’s letter, whic…

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See Mr. Middleton in iii