The History of Mr. Polly · Character
Gambell
A customer at the Potwell Inn.
minor
Also known as Mr. Gambell
First appearance: ix the potwell inn
Gambell shows up with force in VII: The Little Shop at Fishbourne. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The greengrocer, who waits at table while his wife cooks.
Gambell first appears in 0051 ix the potwell inn.
In VII: The Little Shop at Fishbourne: The greengrocer, who waits at table while his wife cooks.
Later, in III: Greengrocer and fireman, runs to the fire station and tries to get the key.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Potwell Inn Patrons
- Early Life Acquaintances
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Gambell in ix the potwell inn