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The Condition of the Working Class in England · Character

Dr. Hawkins

A medical witness whose evidence on public health is cited.

minor

Also known as Hawkins, Dr. Hawkins Evidence

First appearance: the great towns

Dr. Hawkins shows up with force in Single Branches of Industry. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Medical commissioner for Lancashire who expressed support for the Ten Hours' Bill in his report.
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Dr. Hawkins first appears in 0005 the great towns.

In Single Branches of Industry: Medical commissioner for Lancashire who expressed support for the Ten Hours' Bill in his report.

Later, in Endnotes: Referenced in the Factories' Inquiry Commission's Reports.

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DADr. Andrew UreDLDr. LoudonJSJack SheppardJAJoseph ArchCCCommissioner C…DHDr. Hawkins

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Evidence Providers and Symbols
  • Factory Critics and Irish Immigrants
  • Central Figures and Movements

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where the workers’ suffering…

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