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The Book of Wonder · Character

Mergin

A character mentioned in the book.

minor

Also known as Messrs. Mergin

First appearance: the book of wonder

Mergin's tie to Mr. Sladden is one of the pressures that moves The Book of Wonder—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

One of the proprietors of the emporium where Mr.
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With Mr. Sladden (professional): Mergin and Mr. Sladden have a tense professional relationship, likely as master and servant or colleagues in a strange household. With Chater (professional): Chater and Mergin have a…

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Character Web

3 connections

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MSMr. SladdenCHChaterTOthe Old Man Wh…MEMergin

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Strange Events
  • Quest for Tears

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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Relationships

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