The Eustace Diamonds · Character

Mr. Benjamin

A shady jeweler involved in the diamond theft plot.

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Also known as Now Mr. Benjamin, Benjamin, Mr. Benjamin the, The unfortunate Mr. Benjamin

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In Lizzie Greystock: A jeweller from Messrs. Harter and Benjamin who lends Lizzie money to reclaim her pawned jewels, speculating on her marriage to Sir Florian. Later, in The Eustace Necklace: Jeweller and partner in…

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Diamond Theft Conspirators
Lucinda's Tragic Circle
Extended Society and Minor Characters
Greystock Family
Eustace Diamonds Circle

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Lizzie Greystock
A jeweller from Messrs. Harter and Benjamin who lends Lizzie money to reclaim her pawned jewels, speculating on her marriage to Sir Florian.
The Eustace Necklace
Jeweller and partner in Harter and Benjamin; Lizzie consults him about the value of the diamonds and orders a strong box from him.
Confidence
Mentioned as a potential buyer for the diamonds, but Lord George warns he cannot be trusted.
The Fiddle with One String
A primary target of Gager's net; the detective aims to capture him for his role in the diamond theft.
The Corsair Is Afraid
Mentioned as having fled abroad after the arrest of a housebreaker; he had previously dealt with Lizzie over the diamonds.
The Major
Mentioned as being in Vienna, in the hands of Austrian police, and will be prosecuted for conspiracy and receiving stolen goods.
Lizzie at the Police-Court
Present in court as a prisoner, having been sent back from Vienna; looks respectable and is busy with his defense.
The Trial
Convicted of stealing and disposing of the diamonds; sentenced to fifteen years of penal servitude.

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