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The History of Mr. Polly · Character
Harold
A young man who visits the Polly household.
minor
Also known as Harold Johnsonese
First appearance: i beginnings and the bazaar
Harold first appears in 0000 i beginnings and the bazaar.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Polly's Domestic Circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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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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