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Brewer

One of the Veneerings' dinner guests, a man of business.

minor

Also known as Mr. Brewer

First appearance: xi podsnappery

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JRJohn RokesmithGPGeorgiana Pods…MBMrs. BoffinEWEugene WrayburnBWBella WilferBRBrewer

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Veneering dinner guests
  • Central characters and rivals
  • Social climbers and schemers
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Betty Higden’s life…

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