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Little Lord Fauntleroy · Character

Wilkins

A groom or servant at the castle.

minor

Also known as wilkins

First appearance: iii

Wilkins's tie to Cedric Errol is one of the pressures that moves Little Lord Fauntleroy—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Cedric's groom; reports Cedric's riding progress and his kind act toward the lame boy.
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Wilkins first appears in 0002 iii.

With Cedric Errol (professional): The Earl's groom who teaches Cedric to ride and becomes his loyal attendant. With Cedric Errol (professional): The Earl's groom who teaches Cedric to ride and becomes his loyal attendant. With Cedric Errol (professional): The Earl's groom who teaches Cedric to ride and becomes his loyal attendant.

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DIDickCECedric ErrolEOEarl of Dorinc…LLLady LorridaileMHMr. HobbsWIWilkins

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • New York friends
  • Protagonist

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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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See Wilkins in iii

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See Wilkins in iii