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The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling · Character

Little Benjamin

Barber who travels with Partridge and is later revealed as Partridge himself.

minor

Also known as Benjamin, Little, Mr. Benjamin

First appearance: the history of tom jones a foundling

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

The barber, a witty and learned fellow, attends Jones and converses with him.
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Little Benjamin first appears in 0001 the history of tom jones a foundling.

In IV: The barber, a witty and learned fellow, attends Jones and converses with him.

Later, in V: The barber recognizes Jones, expresses sympathy, and lends him a book after hearing his story.

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TSThe SchoolmasterMSMr. SuppleFIFisherMDMr. DerbyTCThe CaptainLBLittle Benjamin

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  • Central plot characters
  • Minor and background figures
  • Inn and army acquaintances

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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