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James Mill

John Stuart Mill's father and utilitarian philosopher, briefly referenced.

minor

First appearance: i introductory

James Mill shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mill's father, who designed his extraordinary education and lectured him during walks.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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See James Mill in i introductory