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Mr. Trabb

Pompous tailor in Pip's hometown who makes Pip's gentleman's clothes.

minor

Also known as Trabb

First appearance: xx

Mr. Trabb shows up with force in XIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In XIX: Mr. Trabb is obsequious and eager to serve Pip once he learns of Pip's new wealth, measuring him for a fashionable suit. Later, in…

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Hometown tradesmen and servants
  • Pip's moral and social circle
  • Protagonist

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

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