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Of Human Bondage · Character

Rice

A buyer at Lynn's department store.

minor

Also known as Mr. Rice

First appearance: lii

Rice shows up with force in XI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Shows kindness to Philip by walking slowly with him to the football field.
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  • Minor Characters and Acquaintances
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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