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Uncle John
A relative of one of the boys who visits the school and causes a stir.
minor
Also known as John, the great Uncle John
First appearance: L'Affaire Uncle John
Uncle John shows up with force in L'Affaire Uncle John. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Richard's uncle, a diamond-mine returnee in loud checks, who digs up the cricket wicket and later refuses Richard's apology, giving the City nomination to another.
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In L'Affaire Uncle John: Richard's uncle, a diamond-mine returnee in loud checks, who digs up the cricket wicket and later refuses Richard's apology, giving the City nomination to another. Later, in I: Richard's uncle,…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Correspondents and Relative
- Protagonist
- Schoolboys and Masters
- Referenced Characters
- Diverse Characters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- L'Affaire Uncle John
- I
- Telegram from Major-General Sir Everard Venables, V.C., K.C.M.G., to his son Richard Venables
- Letter from Mrs. James Anthony to Richard Venables
- IV
- V
- VI
- VIII
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