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The Eustace Diamonds · Character

Mr. Benjamin

A shady jeweler involved in the diamond theft plot.

minor

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

First appearance: xlix bunfit and gager

Mr. Benjamin shows up with force in Lizzie Greystock. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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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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30 connections

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LRLucinda RoanokeSHSir Harry Cold…MLMr. Legge WilsonAGAdmiral Greyst…AGAndy GowranMBMr. Benjamin

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

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

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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