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Mr. Hampton

A gentleman farmer from Hampton Wick.

minor

Also known as young Mr. Hampton, old Mr. Hampton

First appearance: iv the dillsborough club

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  • Other

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  • Main characters and local gentry
  • Extended society and household members
  • Poaching trial participants
  • Minor legal and sporting figures

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This scene is the dramatic climax because it resolves the central emotional tension of Mary’s unrequited love…

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