Martin Chuzzlewit · Character
Mrs. Pawkins
An American boarding house keeper.
minor
Also known as Pawkins, Major Pawkins
First appearance: xxxi
Mrs. Pawkins shows up with force in Chapter XVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as the keeper of the boardinghouse where Martin lodges, and to whom he is referred for board and lodging details.
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In Chapter XVI: Mentioned as the keeper of the boardinghouse where Martin lodges, and to whom he is referred for board and lodging details. Later, in Chapter XVI: A corrupt speculator and politician who 'loafs' and…
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended Cast and Servants
- Central Chuzzlewit Circle
- American Acquaintances
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
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See Mrs. Pawkins in xxxi