Middlemarch · Character
Mr. Wrench
A local surgeon and rival of Lydgate in Middlemarch.
minor
Also known as Mr. Wrench, Wrench
First appearance: xiv
Mr. Wrench shows up with force in Chapter XXVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Initially treats Fred but misdiagnoses the fever; becomes offended by Lydgate's involvement and ultimately declines further attendance.
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- Other
Character groups
- Middlemarch social and professional network
- Local gossips and matrons
- Minor local tradesmen
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Mr. Wrench in xiv