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The Beggar’s Opera · Character

Harry Paddington

A highwayman, appears in the gang.

minor

Also known as Harry, Henry Paddington

First appearance: act i

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  • Other

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  • Macheath's gang members
  • Supporting characters and underworld figures

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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