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The History of Mr. Polly · Character

Alf

A boy who works for Mr. Polly.

minor

First appearance: vii the little shop at fishbourne

Alf first appears in 0037 vii the little shop at fishbourne.

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MIMiriamCACarterMPMr. PollyJOJohnsonUJUncle JimALAlf

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Family & Acquaintances
  • Polly's Domestic Circle
  • Potwell Inn Patrons
  • Protagonist

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

Mr. Polly reaches his emotional and psychological peak here by embracing suicide as a liberating act, experien…

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