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Prebble

A clerk at the bank, part of the office staff.

minor

Also known as Comrade Prebble

First appearance: iv first steps in a business career

Prebble shows up with force in Stirring Times on the Common. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Another speaker at the meeting; his speech is hard to understand due to a palate defect, but he draws laughter.
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In Stirring Times on the Common: Another speaker at the meeting; his speech is hard to understand due to a palate defect, but he draws laughter. Later, in Sunday Supper: Present at supper; his speech impediment causes…

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MJMike JacksonMJMr. JacksonPSPsmithPRPrebble

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended office staff and acquaintances
  • Protagonist
  • Bank employees and family

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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