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Booch

A minor character from Kipps's early life.

minor

Also known as old Booch, Mr. Booch

First appearance: i the little shop at new romney

Booch shows up with force in II: The Emporium. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A downtrodden, shabby little old man in the countinghouse who hands Kipps the card of rules and fines.
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MSMr. ShalfordCACarshotAKArthur KippsHWHelen Walshing…BUBugginsBOBooch

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor figures and social backdrop
  • Protagonist
  • Kipps's social origins and influences

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Booch in i the little shop at new romney