Dombey and Son · Character
Mr. Feeder
Assistant master at Blimber's school, later marries Cornelia.
minor
Also known as Mr. Feeder, Feeder, Mr. Feeder, B.A., the Reverend Alfred Feeder
First appearance: xi paul s introduction to a new scene
Mr. Feeder shows up with force in Paul Grows More and More Old-Fashioned, and Goes Home for the Holidays. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In Paul Grows More and More Old-Fashioned, and Goes Home for the Holidays: Mr. Feeder is a teacher who shares a snug room with Paul and Toots, indulging in snuff and planning various pursuits like learning the flute and…
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- Central characters and household
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Story tension across the book.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this scene, Susan Nipper’s bold, unauthorized confrontation with Mr. Dombey represents the story’s emotiona…
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See Mr. Feeder in xi paul s introduction to a new scene