Sons and Lovers · Character
Mr. Pappleworth
Paul's supervisor at the surgical appliance factory.
minor
Also known as Pappleworth, Mr. Pappleworth
First appearance: Paul Launches Into Life
Mr. Pappleworth shows up with force in Paul Launches Into Life. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Paul's boss in the Spiral department at Jordan's factory, who has not yet arrived when Paul starts.
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In Paul Launches Into Life: Paul's boss in the Spiral department at Jordan's factory, who has not yet arrived when Paul…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Factory coworkers and acquaintances
- Morel family and intimates
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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