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Paul

Biblical figure referenced in moral or religious context.

minor

Also known as St. Paul

First appearance: xix the harvest of tares

Paul shows up with force in XXI: Pauperism in the Tenements. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Quoted by the author: 'if any man will not work neither shall he eat,' as a principle for dealing with professional beggars.
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In XXI: Pauperism in the Tenements: Quoted by the author: 'if any man will not work neither shall he eat,' as a principle for dealing with professional beggars. Later, in XXII: The Wrecks and the Waste: St. Paul is…

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Authority Figures and Ethnic Types
  • Protagonist
  • Tenement Inhabitants and Reformers

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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