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Mr. Jack Spire

A journalist who writes about Paul's case.

minor

Also known as Mr. Spire

First appearance: part ii vi a hitch in the wedding preparations

Mr. Jack Spire shows up with force in I: King’s Thursday. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Journalist and preservationist who attempts to save King's Thursday for the nation.
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See Mr. Jack Spire in part ii vi a hitch in the wedding preparations

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LCLord Circumfer…PPPaul Pennyfeat…MBMargot Beste-C…MJMr. Jack Spire

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  • Extended Cast of Satire
  • Llanabba School Circle
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional and psychological peak occurs when Sir Wilfred Lucas-Dockery, in his deluded optimism, treats th…

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See Mr. Jack Spire in part ii vi a hitch in the wedding preparations