The History of Mr. Polly · Character
Mr. Garvace
Mr. Polly's employer at the drapery shop.
minor
Also known as Garvace
First appearance: i beginnings and the bazaar
Mr. Garvace's tie to Parsons is one of the pressures that moves The History of Mr. Polly—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The managing director who fires Parsons for his rebellious window dressing.
Mr. Garvace first appears in 0000 i beginnings and the bazaar.
With Parsons (professional): Mr. Garvace is a stern employer who dismisses Parsons for his unconventional and rebellious behavior. With Parsons (professional): Mr. Garvace is a stern employer who dismisses Parsons for his unconventional and rebellious behavior. With Parsons (professional): Mr. Garvace is a stern employer who dismisses Parsons for his unconventional and rebellious behavior.
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- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Workplace Colleagues
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Mr. Garvace in i beginnings and the bazaar