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The History of Mr. Polly · Character

Podger

A customer at the Potwell Inn.

minor

Also known as Mr. Podger, Presently Mr. Podger

First appearance: ix the potwell inn

Podger shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Organizes the funeral arrangements, cheerfully announcing 'Bearing up!' and selecting Mr.
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Podger first appears in 0051 ix the potwell inn.

In IV: Organizes the funeral arrangements, cheerfully announcing 'Bearing up!' and selecting Mr. Polly as Chief Mourner.

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JOJohnsonWIWillyMPMr. PollyANAnnieMIMiriamPOPodger

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Family & Acquaintances
  • Polly's Domestic Circle
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • 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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See Podger in ix the potwell inn
See Podger in IV