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Nicholas Nickleby · Character

Mr. Curdle

A dramatic critic and friend of the Crummleses.

minor

Also known as Mr. Curdle

First appearance: xxii

See Mr. Curdle in xxiiBook page

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FSFanny SqueersNNNicholas Nickl…SMSir Mulberry H…MNMrs. NicklebyJBJohn BrowdieMCMr. Curdle

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended cast of actors, students, and townsfolk
  • Cheeryble circle and allies
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Curdle in xxii