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Tony Kytes

A man whose attempt to please everyone leads to chaos.

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Also known as Tony, Saddling poor Tony, Kytes

First appearance: destiny and a blue cloak

Tony Kytes shows up with force in XVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the one who drove the Lackland family to Casterbridge when they emigrated; later moved to Lewgate after marriage.
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In A Few Crusted Characters: Mentioned as the one who drove the Lackland family to Casterbridge when they emigrated; later moved to Lewgate after marriage. Later, in Tony Kytes, the Arch-Deceiver: The arch-deceiver,…

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ANAnnaMRMilly RichardsJHJim HaywardSJSir John GrebeHJHannah JolliverTKTony Kytes

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  • Complex Web of Love and Consequences
  • Past Resurfaces Dramatically
  • Romantic Entanglements and Consequences

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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