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Higgins

A tenant farmer who receives help from Cedric.

minor

Also known as Mr. Higgins, Higgins of Edge Farm

First appearance: iv

Higgins shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A tenant farmer who thanks Cedric for speaking on his behalf; is taken aback by Cedric's praise of the Earl.
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Higgins first appears in 0003 iv.

In VII: A tenant farmer who thanks Cedric for speaking on his behalf; is taken aback by Cedric's praise of the Earl.

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LLLady LorridaileCECedric ErrolEOEarl of Dorinc…NENewickRMReverend Mr. M…HIHiggins

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Estate workers
  • New York friends
  • Protagonist
  • Estate community

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it reveals the Earl’s internal reversal: his pride in Fauntlero…

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