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Master Bitherstone

A boy at Mrs. Pipchin's and later Blimber's school.

minor

Also known as Master Bitherstone, Bitherstone

First appearance: viii paul s further progress growth and character

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  • Central characters and household
  • Minor and background figures
  • Lower-class family and schemers
  • Schoolboy victims

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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