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Mr. Podsnap

A pompous City man whose creed is Podsnappery: whatever Providence meant is whatever Mr. Podsnap means, and the young person must never blush.

supporting

Also known as Podsnap, dear Mr. Podsnap

First appearance: Podsnappery

As a supporting figure in Our Mutual Friend, Mr. Podsnap is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Embodies 'Podsnappery' with his heavy, materialistic values and oppressive concern for the 'young person'; hosts a dinner and dance for his daughter's birthday.
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Mr. Podsnap is a self-satisfied businessman whose opinions are confined within close bounds, like his head within his shirt-collar, and enunciated with a pomp that creaks like his boots. He has a daughter, Georgiana,…

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Character Web

30 connections

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MAMiss Abbey Pot…JWJenny WrenMPMiss PeecherMBMrs. BoffinEWEugene WrayburnMPMr. Podsnap

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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Narrative arc

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

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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