The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn · Character
Harvey Wilks
Peter Wilks's brother, a minister who arrives to expose the fraud.
minor
Also known as Harvey, Uncle Harvey
First appearance: Chapter XXIX
Harvey Wilks shows up with force in Chapter XXIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The real Harvey Wilks arrives with his brother William, speaking with an English accent and providing evidence of their identity.
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- Aliases and fraud victims
- Central con artists and victims
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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