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Mr. Jacob Kibble

A friend of the Boffins who gives advice about the dust mounds.

minor

Also known as Mr. Kibble

First appearance: v boffin s bower

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Character Web

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RWReginald WilferLSLord SnigsworthJHJulius HandfordMBMrs. BoffinJRJohn RokesmithMJMr. Jacob Kibble

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

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

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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