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Martin Chuzzlewit · Character

General Choke

An American general and land speculator.

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Also known as General Choke

First appearance: xxxi

General Choke shows up with force in XXI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A member of the Eden Land Corporation, praises Eden, and promises to introduce Martin to the agent.
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CDColonel DiverSASamGCGeorge Chuzzle…MPMrs. PawkinsMCMartin Chuzzle…GCGeneral Choke

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See General Choke in xxxi