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Septimus Small

The husband of Aunt Juley, a minor and often-absent figure.

minor

Also known as Septimus Small, Mrs. Small, Mrs. Septimus Small, Small

First appearance: part i i at home at old jolyon s

Septimus Small first appears in 0006 part i i at home at old jolyon s.

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VDVal DartieEFEuphemia ForsyteJFJuley ForsyteTBTom BrownHFHolly ForsyteSSSeptimus Small

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Household and Bohemians
  • Younger Generation
  • Core Forsyte Family

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Fleur’s decision to “take the bit between her teeth” and pursue a secret marriage with Jon despite knowing the…

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