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Mr. Dixon

A wealthy Irish gentleman who marries Miss Campbell.

minor

Also known as Dixon, Mr. Dixon

First appearance: ix

Mr. Dixon's tie to Emma Woodhouse is one of the pressures that moves Emma—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Emma speculates that Jane may have a secret, unrequited attachment to Mr.
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With Emma Woodhouse (social): Emma mistakenly imagines a romantic intrigue between Mr. Dixon and Jane Fairfax, but he is merely a friend. With Emma Woodhouse (social): Emma mistakenly imagines a romantic intrigue…

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See Mr. Dixon in ix

Character Web

12 connections

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MWMr. WoodhouseMCMrs. ColeMPMr. PerryJFJane FairfaxEWEmma WoodhouseMDMr. Dixon

Relationship types

  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • Central Highbury Society
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Dixon in ix

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See Mr. Dixon in ix