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Mr. Sponge

A character, possibly a literary allusion or local figure.

minor

Also known as Sponge

First appearance: iv a day with the potford

Mr. Sponge first appears in 0020 iv a day with the potford.

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GSGeorge SherstonHAHarkawayMPMr. PennettLDLord DumboroughMSMr. Sponge

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended community and war associates
  • Protagonist
  • Hunt leadership and family
  • Critical and troublesome figures

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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