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Humphrey Gould

A gentleman whose engagement is tested by absence.

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Also known as Humphrey, Gould, Mr. Humphrey Gould, Mr. Gould, Mr. Humphrey

First appearance: destiny and a blue cloak

Humphrey Gould shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Uncle Humphrey reveals his financial difficulties and plans to emigrate to Australia, urging Agatha to marry Lovill to clear his debts.
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In V: Uncle Humphrey reveals his financial difficulties and plans to emigrate to Australia, urging Agatha to marry Lovill to clear his debts. Later, in Chapter VI: Agatha's uncle, who pressures her to please Farmer…

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PGPhyllis GroveAPAgatha PollinCDCharles DartonOWOswald WinwoodCDCharles de la …HGHumphrey Gould

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Romantic Misunderstandings and Dilemmas
  • Complex Web of Love and Consequences
  • Romantic Entanglements and Consequences

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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