Passages from the Life of a Philosopher · Character
Dick Trim
A character in Babbage's satirical play.
minor
Also known as Dick Trim, Trim
First appearance: xxii scene from a new afterpiece called politics and poetry or the decline of science
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- Professional
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- Wide circle of acquaintances and collaborators
- Satirical play characters
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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