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Dombey and Son · Character

Son

The longed-for male heir, Paul Dombey.

minor

Also known as Son, Son Dombey

First appearance: i dombey and son

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Central characters and household
  • Minor and background figures
  • Schoolboy victims
  • Kindred kind-hearted allies

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • 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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