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Mr. Jones

A minor official or acquaintance encountered during Jim's wanderings.

minor

Also known as old Jones, Jones

First appearance: xvii

Mr. Jones shows up with force in Chapter III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Brierly's chief officer, who recounts the morning of Brierly's suicide.
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KAKassimJIJimGBGentleman BrownBRBrierlyMAMarlowMJMr. Jones

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  • Other

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  • Patusan Conflict Catalysts
  • Protagonist
  • Patna Inquiry and Wanderings

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Jones in xvii