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John Robarts

Brother of Mark Robarts, a naval officer.

minor

Also known as John

First appearance: ii the framley set and the chaldicotes set

John Robarts shows up with force in The Little Bill. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Offers to lend Mark the money from their father's legacy but cannot access it until he comes of age.
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In The Little Bill: Offers to lend Mark the money from their father's legacy but cannot access it until he comes of age. Later, in The New Minister's Patronage: Now private secretary to Harold Smith; Mark visits him at…

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See John Robarts in ii the framley set and the chaldicotes set

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NENedSGSir George Mer…TTTom TowersFMFanny MonsellOMOld Mr. GreshamJRJohn Robarts

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Robarts Family and Political Figure
  • Financial and Political Entanglements
  • Extensive Supporting Cast
  • Gresham Family and Status

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See John Robarts in ii the framley set and the chaldicotes set
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