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Mr. Gradgrind

Dickensian character representing cold, utilitarian education.

minor

Also known as Gradgrind

First appearance: ii the maniac

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

The emotional and psychological peak occurs when Chesterton reveals the "silent swerving from accuracy by an i…

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