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Taggart

A friend of Lavengro from his London days, involved in literary circles.

minor

Also known as Taggart

First appearance: i

Taggart shows up with force in The Publisher's Den. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The publisher's assistant, who silently works at an account-book and leaves to dishonor a bill.
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In The Publisher's Den: The publisher's assistant, who silently works at an account-book and leaves to dishonor a bill. Later, in XLI: A silent, snuff-taking colleague who offers the narrator advice on authorship and…

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

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  • 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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