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Mark Clark

One of Bathsheba's farm workers, often seen in group scenes.

minor

Also known as Clark, Mr. Clark, Mr. Mark Clark

First appearance: x mistress and men

Mark Clark shows up with force in The Malthouse; The Chat; News. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Joins in the conversation, criticizes Gabriel's appearance while playing flute, and comments on the bailiff.
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In The Malthouse; The Chat; News: Joins in the conversation, criticizes Gabriel's appearance while playing flute, and comments on the bailiff. Later, in XXV: The New Acquaintance Described: Mowing alongside Jan Coggan,…

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GEGeorgeBSBilly SmallburyLSLiddy SmallburyCBCainy BallTKTom KingMCMark Clark

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  • Peripheral community figures
  • Main character circle

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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