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Dr. Hobson

British missionary physician in China, associated with medical work.

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First appearance: ii school days

Dr. Hobson first appears in 0004 ii school days.

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  • Key Figures in Yung Wing's Life
  • Chinese Officials and Associates
  • Early Mentors and Educators

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

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Yung Wing’s emotional peak is the collision between his personal honor—the joint ministership to Washington—an…

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