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The History of Mr. Polly · Character
Willy
A young boy in the neighborhood.
minor
Also known as Willie
First appearance: vii the little shop at fishbourne
Willy first appears in 0037 vii the little shop at fishbourne.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended Family & Acquaintances
- Polly's Domestic Circle
- Protagonist
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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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