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John Harmon

Deceased miser whose will sets the plot in motion; his son is presumed dead.

minor

Also known as a Mr. Harmon, Mr. John Harmon, the deceased Mr. John Harmon, old Mr. Harmon

First appearance: ii the man from somewhere

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BUBufferRWReginald WilferMBMrs. BoffinRIRiahJWJenny WrenJHJohn Harmon

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  • Minor characters and background figures
  • Veneering dinner guests
  • Central characters and rivals
  • Lower-class and supporting figures

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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