Mauprat · Character
Franklin
Benjamin Franklin, admired by Sir Arthur Lee, mentioned in conversation.
minor
Also known as a great admirer of Franklin, other Franklin
First appearance: iii
Franklin shows up with force in XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Referenced as a figure to whom Bernard was introduced as a devotee of liberty, influencing his self-image.
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- Moral and intellectual guides
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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