The History of Mr. Polly · Character
Mr. Rusper
A rival shopkeeper in Fishbourne.
minor
Also known as Rusper, the unfortunate Mr. Rusper
First appearance: VII: The Little Shop at Fishbourne
Mr. Rusper's tie to Mr. Polly is one of the pressures that moves The History of Mr. Polly—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mr. Rusper first appears in 0037 vii the little shop at fishbourne.
With Mr. Polly (rivalry): Mr. Rusper is a grumpy neighbor and shopkeeper who frequently argues with Mr. Polly over trivial matters. With Mr. Polly (rivalry): Mr. Rusper is a grumpy neighbor and shopkeeper who frequently argues with Mr. Polly over trivial matters. With Mr. Polly (rivalry): Mr. Rusper is a grumpy neighbor and shopkeeper who frequently argues with Mr. Polly over trivial matters.
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Early Life Acquaintances
- Protagonist
- Potwell Inn Patrons
- Extended Family & Acquaintances
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Mr. Rusper in VII: The Little Shop at Fishbourne