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Mr. Trafford

A benevolent factory owner who treats his workers well in Mowbray.

minor

Also known as Trafford

First appearance: iii

Mr. Trafford shows up with force in XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as the owner of the factory where Harriet worked.
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In XIII: Mentioned as the owner of the factory where Harriet worked. Later, in VIII: Hosts the tour of his model factory and village; explains his philosophy of improving worker conditions; describes Gerard as…

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AMAlfred Mountch…BHBishop HattonSGSybil GerardMHMr. HattonLMLord MarneyMTMr. Trafford

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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