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Mr. Benson

A local minister who interacts with Sybylla and her family.

minor

Also known as Mr. Benson, Benson

First appearance: ix aunt helen s recipe

See Mr. Benson in ix aunt helen s recipeBook page

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MBMr. BeechamSPSybylla Penelo…O'O'DoolanHBHarold BeechamFPFather PeterMBMr. Benson

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended community and cultural references
  • Family and close associates
  • Protagonist

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

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

This is the story's dramatic climax because Harold Beecham's arrival and confession about his financial ruin (…

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See Mr. Benson in ix aunt helen s recipe