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Mr. Maydig

A clergyman who witnesses miracles.

minor

Also known as Maydig

First appearance: The Man Who Could Work Miracles

Mr. Maydig shows up with force in The Jilting of Jane. The page is where that presence becomes real.

William's employer, a Plymouth Brother who mentors William and promotes him.
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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Maydig in The Man Who Could Work Miracles
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