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Lolly Willowes · Character

Mr. Gurdon

A local man, possibly a farmer or tradesman.

minor

First appearance: iii

Mr. Gurdon's tie to Mrs. Leak is one of the pressures that moves Lolly Willowes—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Mrs. Leak (social): Mr. Gurdon is a village man who has neighborly dealings with Mrs. Leak, likely aware of her witchy reputation. With Mrs. Leak (social): Mr. Gurdon is a village man who has neighborly dealings…

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See Mr. Gurdon in iii

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MLMrs. LeakSASatanMJMr. JonesLWLaura WillowesHWHenry WillowesMGMr. Gurdon

Relationship types

  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Villagers and Ancestors
  • Family and London Circle
  • Countryside and Devil's Circle
  • Protagonist

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See Mr. Gurdon in iii