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Woodrow

A minor acquaintance in Kipps's social circle after his inheritance.

minor

Also known as Mr. Woodrow

First appearance: i the new conditions

Woodrow shows up with force in I: The Little Shop at New Romney. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The anaemic schoolmaster whose cane Kipps splits on his last day of school.
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In I: The Little Shop at New Romney: The anaemic schoolmaster whose cane Kipps splits on his last day of school. Later, in II: The Emporium: Mentioned as the teacher who provided Kipps' general education before his…

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MSMr. ShalfordMAMastermanAKArthur KippsSPSid PornickAPAnn PornickWOWoodrow

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

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

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

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