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Mortimer

A minor character in the literary scene.

minor

Also known as Mr. Mortimer

First appearance: x the friends of the family

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MWMrs. WhelpdaleJMJasper MilvainEREdwin ReardonDMDora MilvainARAlbert ReedMOMortimer

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Central literary circle
  • Protagonist
  • Extended social and family network

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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