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Mr. Britling Sees It Through · Character

Mr. Darling

A minor character, possibly a tradesman or neighbor.

minor

First appearance: 1

Mr. Darling shows up with force in § 3. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the head gardener at Claverings, who cannot grow sweet peas as well as the stationmaster.
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MBMr. BritlingMDMr. DireckMDMr. Darling

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  • Minor and historical figures
  • Protagonist
  • Central characters and family

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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