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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- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Minor Villagers and Ancestors
- Family and London Circle
- Countryside and Devil's Circle
- Protagonist
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