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Hannibal Chollop

A rough, violent American frontiersman who befriends Martin in America.

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Also known as Hannibal, Mr. Chollop, Chollop, Mr. Hannibal Chollop

First appearance: xxxi

Hannibal Chollop shows up with force in XXXIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Visits Martin and Mark, boasting of his weapons and violent exploits, and defending the superiority of America over England.
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JCJonas ChuzzlewitMTMark TapleyMCMartin Chuzzle…ZSZephaniah Scad…EPElijah PogramHCHannibal Chollop

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Character groups

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

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See Hannibal Chollop in xxxi