Martin Chuzzlewit · Character
Augustus Moddle
A lovesick, melancholy young man lodging at Todgers'.
minor
Also known as Mr. Moddle, Moddle, Augustus, Mr. Augustus Moddle, The suffering Moddle, Mrs. Moddle
First appearance: vi
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In XXXII: The youngest gentleman at the boarding house, still pining for Merry but gradually transferring his affections to Charity. He becomes engaged to Charity after a period of sentimental courtship. Later, in LIV:…
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