Sybil · Character
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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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor community and society
- Aristocratic social circle
- Chartist and working class
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Sybil, having di…
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See Mr. Trafford in iii