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Far from the Madding Crowd · Character

Tom King

A soldier and friend of Troy, briefly mentioned.

minor

Also known as Tom

First appearance: xi outside the barracks snow a meeting

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JPJoseph PoorgrassMMMatthew MoonMCMark ClarkBEBathsheba Ever…FTFrank TroyTKTom King

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  • Peripheral community figures
  • Main character circle
  • Protagonist

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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