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Mr. Blatherwick

A minor character, possibly a neighbor or official.

minor

First appearance: when papa swore in hindustani

Mr. Blatherwick shows up with force in Out of School. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The proprietor of Harrow House; he broods over his brother-in-law's borrowing but is elated by a letter that brings new pupils, leading him to kiss Violet.
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  • Minor servants and officials
  • Central cast of characters

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  • Closing

The emotional peak occurs when the narrator’s pervasive homesickness and alienation crystallize as she hears t…

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