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Nicholas Nickleby · Character

Mr. Snawley

A scheming father who places his sons at Dotheboys Hall.

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Also known as Snawley, Master Snawley, young Mr. Snawley, old Mr. Snawley

First appearance: iii

Mr. Snawley shows up with force in Chapter IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A sanctimonious parent negotiating to place his two sons at Dotheboys Hall.
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NCNed CheerybleWSWackford SqueersRNRalph NicklebySMSir Mulberry H…MLMr. LenvilleMSMr. Snawley

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

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See Mr. Snawley in iii
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