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Old Glubb

An old man who tells stories to Paul at Brighton.

minor

Also known as old Glubb, Glubb, the absent Glubb

First appearance: viii paul s further progress growth and character

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SOSonPDPaul DombeyFDFlorence DombeyMCMrs. ChickCBCornelia BlimberOGOld Glubb

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  • Other

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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