The Good Companions · Character
Poppleby
A minor functionary or performer.
minor
Also known as Mr. Poppleby
First appearance: i in which they all become good companions
Poppleby shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The proprietor of the eating house in Everwell where Jess has breakfast; he engages Jess in a philosophical conversation about the loss of the 'human' spirit in modern times.
Poppleby first appears in 0033 i in which they all become good companions.
In II: The proprietor of the eating house in Everwell where Jess has breakfast; he engages Jess in a philosophical conversation about the loss of the 'human' spirit in modern times.
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- Other
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- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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See Poppleby in i in which they all become good companions