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Mr. Postlethwaite

A schoolmaster at Llanabba.

minor

First appearance: part i ii llanabba castle

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor School Staff
  • Extended Cast of Satire
  • Llanabba School Circle

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Postlethwaite in part i ii llanabba castle