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Mr. Parson

American acquaintance of Yung Wing, possibly a teacher or businessman.

minor

Also known as Parson

First appearance: iv at monson academy

Mr. Parson shows up with force in VII: Effort to Find a Position. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Attorney to whom Yung Wing apprentices, but later terminates the apprenticeship under pressure.
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Mr. Parson first appears in 0006 iv at monson academy.

In VII: Effort to Find a Position: Attorney to whom Yung Wing apprentices, but later terminates the apprenticeship under pressure.

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  • Key Figures in Yung Wing's Life
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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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See Mr. Parson in iv at monson academy
See Mr. Parson in VII: Effort to Find a Position