The History of Mr. Polly · Character
Blake
A fellow traveler Mr. Polly encounters.
minor
Also known as Mr. Blake
First appearance: v mr polly takes a vacation
Blake shows up with force in XI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The village policeman who arrives at the Potwell Inn; he examines the damage and resolves to find and confront Uncle Jim.
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Character groups
- Travel Encounters
- Protagonist
- Polly's Domestic Circle
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- 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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