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Mr. Sownds

The beadle at the church.

minor

Also known as Mr. Sownds the Beadle, the Beadle, Beadle, Mr. Sownds

First appearance: xxxi the wedding

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AMAlice MarwoodMCMrs. ChickFDFlorence DombeySBSir Barnet Ske…MTMiss ToxMSMr. Sownds

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Character groups

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

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  • Escalation
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