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Lolly Willowes · Character

Mr. Jones

A local man, possibly a tradesman or neighbor.

minor

Also known as Poor Mr. Jones

First appearance: iii

Mr. Jones's tie to Laura Willowes 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 Laura Willowes (social): Mr. Jones is a minor village acquaintance who exchanges pleasantries with Laura during her daily life in Great Mop. With Laura Willowes (social): Mr. Jones is a minor village acquaintance…

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See Mr. Jones in iii

Character Web

19 connections

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LWLaura WillowesSASatanMLMrs. LeakPWPandora WilliamsMGMr. GurdonMJMr. Jones

Relationship types

  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

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

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

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  • Breaking point

In this passage, Laura reaches an emotional and psychological peak of despair and rebellion, feeling the weigh…

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See Mr. Jones in iii