Silas Marner · Character
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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- Central Raveloe Characters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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