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Mary Olivier: A Life · Character

Mr. Ponsonby

A man who shows interest in Mary.

minor

First appearance: book iii adolescence 1876 1879

Mr. Ponsonby first appears in 0013 book iii adolescence 1876 1879.

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MOMary OlivierMOMark OlivierMIMinkyMSMrs. SutcliffeIBIsabel BattyMPMr. Ponsonby

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  • Other

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  • Minor Acquaintances and Pets
  • Protagonist
  • Core Family and Close Circle

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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