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Mr. Crackenthorp

The rector of Raveloe.

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Also known as Squire Cass—and Mr. Crackenthorp

First appearance: part i v

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SMSilas MarnerMTMr. TookeyDWDolly WinthropNLNancy LammeterMSMr. SnellMCMr. Crackenthorp

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Peripheral Village Figures
  • Protagonist
  • Central Raveloe Characters

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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