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Passages from the Life of a Philosopher · Character

Sleek

A character in Babbage's satirical play.

minor

Also known as Sleek

First appearance: xxii scene from a new afterpiece called politics and poetry or the decline of science

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Wide circle of acquaintances and collaborators
  • Satirical play characters

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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