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Thomas Jordan

Mr. Jordan's full name, factory owner.

minor

Also known as Thomas Jordan, Thomas

First appearance: part i v paul launches into life

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LELeonardMLMiriam LeiversWMWalter MorelTJThomas Jordan

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Village community and minor figures
  • Morel family and intimates

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This scene is the dramatic climax because it represents the peak of Paul and Mrs. Morel’s shared ambition and…

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