Man and Wife · Character

Mr. Bapchild

A minor gentleman acquaintance.

minor

Also known as good Mr. Bapchild

Mr. Bapchild shows up with force in The Manuscript. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The spiritual pastor of Hester's congregation; offers advice but is unable to help her in her crisis.

Mr. Bapchild first appears in 0031 xv geoffrey in the marriage market.

In The Manuscript: The spiritual pastor of Hester's congregation; offers advice but is unable to help her in her crisis.

Later, in II: The spiritual pastor who approves of Hester's housekeeping and later preaches about her situation.

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

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The Manuscript
The spiritual pastor of Hester's congregation; offers advice but is unable to help her in her crisis.
II
The spiritual pastor who approves of Hester's housekeeping and later preaches about her situation.
III
A kind clergyman who tried to reconcile Hester with her family and spoke to her husband about working.
Chapter IV
A kind advisor who helps the narrator with inquiries and provides a character reference.
VI
Provides Hester with a special testimonial after she loses her club position.
VII
The good pastor to whom Hester writes for help, but he is ill and can only send advice.

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