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Joseph Sell

A writer and acquaintance of Lavengro in London.

minor

Also known as Joey, Joe, Joseph Sell, This Joseph Sell, Sell

First appearance: i

Joseph Sell shows up with force in XXXV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The proprietor of the dog-fighting pit, who defends dog-fighting against religion, politics, and learning.
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In XXXV: The proprietor of the dog-fighting pit, who defends dog-fighting against religion, politics, and learning. Later, in LVI: The…

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JBJohn BullMAMaryTRThe Reverend M…JDJack DaleLALavengroJSJoseph Sell

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse characters from Lavengro's world
  • Lavengro's companions and acquaintances
  • Protagonist

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

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

This scene is the dramatic climax because it reveals the protagonist’s hidden linguistic ability—his sudden de…

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