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Mr. Tanner

A local tradesman in Mowbray.

minor

Also known as Tanner

First appearance: iii

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With Sybil Gerard (social): Mr. Tanner is a minor acquaintance who interacts with Sybil in political and social contexts. With Sybil Gerard (social): Mr. Tanner is a minor acquaintance who interacts with Sybil in…

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Character Web

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Relationship types

  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor community and society
  • Protagonist
  • Chartist and working class
  • Aristocratic social circle

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Tanner in iii

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See Mr. Tanner in iii