Mr. Britling Sees It Through · Character
Mr. Hickson
A local grocer and acquaintance of the Britlings.
minor
Also known as Hickson, Hickson the grocer
First appearance: 1
Mr. Hickson shows up with force in § 11. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The village innkeeper, worried about his son being called up as a reservist, and shares news of the first prize for his son's radishes.
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In § 11: The village innkeeper, worried about his son being called up as a reservist, and shares news of the first prize for his son's radishes. Later, in § 4: The grocer who is already looking askance at cheques,…
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- Other
Character groups
- Local acquaintances and tradespeople
- Protagonist
- Central characters and family
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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