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Anthony Chuzzlewit

A gaunt, grasping miser who keeps his son Jonas on a short leash of suspicion, counting every shilling as if his own heir were a thief.

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Also known as Anthony Chuzzlewit and Son, Son, Anthony, old Anthony, Old Anthony, Mr. Anthony Chuzzlewit, Mr. Anthony, Mr. Chuzzlewit

First appearance: ii

As a supporting figure in Martin Chuzzlewit, Anthony Chuzzlewit is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Travels with his son Jonas; openly calls Pecksniff a hypocrite and discusses their business schemes.
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Anthony Chuzzlewit is the wealthy, skinflint brother of old Martin, running a counting-house with his son Jonas and treating the younger man as both servant and suspect. Their mutual distrust is the family's true…

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DCDavid CrimpleTATackerMFMr. FipsCPCharity Pecksn…LFLa Fayette Ket…ACAnthony Chuzzlewit

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  • Central Chuzzlewit Circle
  • Extended Cast and Servants
  • American Acquaintances

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