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Gillingham

Phillotson's friend and confidant who advises him on his marriage.

minor

Also known as Mr. Gillingham

First appearance: jude the obscure

Gillingham's tie to Richard Phillotson is one of the pressures that moves Jude the Obscure—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Mentioned as a neighbouring schoolmaster who called on Phillotson.
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With Richard Phillotson (friendship): Loyal friend and confidant who advises Phillotson through his marital crises. With Sue Bridehead (social): Acquaintance who observes Sue's unconventional behavior with disapproval.

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EDEdlinRPRichard Phillo…SBSue BrideheadJFJude FawleyADArabella DonnGIGillingham

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • Jude's personal circle
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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