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The Good Soldier · Character

Uncle John

Florence's uncle, mentioned in her family background.

minor

Also known as John

First appearance: part i i

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MLMiss LuptonEAEdward Ashburn…FDFlorence DowellJDJohn DowellCPColonel PowysUJUncle John

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  • Closing

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See Uncle John in part i i