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Mr. Peacock

A former curate who tutored Fred Vincy.

minor

Also known as Mr. Peacock, Peacock

First appearance: viii

See Mr. Peacock in viiiBook page

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EBEllen BulstrodeMHMr. HackbuttNPNed PlymdaleSJSir James Chet…DBDorothea BrookeMPMr. Peacock

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  • Minor townspeople, relatives, and servants
  • Middlemarch social and professional network
  • Local gossips and matrons
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Peacock in viii