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Job Potterson

Brother of Miss Abbey, a ship's steward who returns home.

minor

Also known as Mr. Job Potterson, Potterson

First appearance: xiii tracking the bird of prey

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JHJulius HandfordRWReginald WilferMBMrs. BoffinJRJohn RokesmithMJMr. Jacob KibbleJPJob Potterson

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor associates of Boffins and travelers
  • Minor characters and background figures
  • Central characters and rivals

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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