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Bagshawe

A man who exposes Florence's past indiscretions to Leonora.

minor

Also known as Mr. Bagshawe

First appearance: part i i

Bagshawe shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Odious Englishman who reveals to Dowell that he once saw Florence leaving a man's bedroom.
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In II: Odious Englishman who reveals to Dowell that he once saw Florence leaving a man's bedroom. Later, in I: His presence on the 4th of…

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MMMaisie MaidanJDJohn DowellFDFlorence DowellLALeonora Ashbur…EAEdward Ashburn…BABagshawe

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  • Central tragic figures
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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See Bagshawe in part i i