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Mr. Pilkins

Family doctor to the Dombeys.

minor

Also known as Mr. Pilkins

First appearance: Dombey and Son

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The family surgeon, who has promoted the case and defers to Doctor Peps.
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MAMamaMDMr. DombeyFDFlorence DombeyDBDoctor BlimberPDPaul DombeyMPMr. Pilkins

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Character groups

  • Minor and background figures
  • Central characters and household
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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