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On the Art of Reading · Character

John Earle

The English bishop and author John Earle, referenced for his character sketches.

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First appearance: lecture iii children s reading i

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UNUnknown NarratorPAPope Adrian VICHChristASAdam SmithCNCardinal NewmanJEJohn Earle

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  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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See John Earle in lecture iii children s reading i