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Mr. Challow

A local man who appears briefly in Aldbrickham.

minor

Also known as Challow

First appearance: jude the obscure

Mr. Challow shows up with force in The Pig-Killing. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The butcher arrives late, after the pig has been killed.
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In The Pig-Killing: The butcher arrives late, after the pig has been killed. He criticizes Arabella for doing the work herself in her…

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ADAunt DrusillaSBSue BrideheadJFJude FawleyADArabella DonnMCMr. Challow

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Peripheral antagonists
  • Jude's personal circle
  • Protagonist

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

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