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Mr. Kimble

The local doctor and apothecary, related to the Casses.

minor

Also known as aunt Kimble, uncle Kimble, Kimble, Doctor Kimble, old Kimble

First appearance: part i x

Mr. Kimble shows up with force in Chapter II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In Chapter II: Mr. Kimble is the local doctor who is contrasted with Silas's 'occult' remedies; the villagers fear his disapproval of the wise woman practices. Later, in Chapter XIII: The doctor pronounces Molly dead…

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See Mr. Kimble in part i x

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GCGodfrey CassSMSilas MarnerNLNancy LammeterSCSquire CassPLPriscilla Lamm…MKMr. Kimble

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  • Central Raveloe Characters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because Silas reaches an emotional and psychological peak where he explici…

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See Mr. Kimble in part i x