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Bob

A minor character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.

minor

Also known as Dear Bob

First appearance: i sun and shadow

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MRMadame RigaudLDLittle DorritMMMrs. MeaglesTATattycoramFDFrederick DorritBOBob

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Circumlocution Office and Society
  • Inventors, Artists, and Shadows

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

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