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Mr. Talbot

A local gentleman, father of a schoolboy.

minor

Also known as John Talbot, young Talbot, little Jack Talbot

First appearance: part v ii everybody s business

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AMAugustus MomsonLALady Anne Clif…DWDr. WortleMWMrs. WortleMMMr. MomsonMTMr. Talbot

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Central school and clergy
  • Gossip and social circle
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Talbot in part v ii everybody s business