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Mr. Addison

A writer and critic who visits Orlando in the 18th century.

minor

Also known as Addison

First appearance: iv

Mr. Addison's tie to Orlando is one of the pressures that moves Orlando—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Orlando (social): Mr. Addison is a literary figure and acquaintance who engages with Orlando in intellectual conversation, representing the literary society of the time. With Orlando (social): Mr. Addison is a…

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  • Social
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  • 18th-century literary critics
  • Protagonist
  • Orlando's extended acquaintance

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See Mr. Addison in iv