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Old Dr. Fordham

An elderly doctor in the town.

minor

Also known as Dr. Fordham

First appearance: i the decline of manchester house

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  • Minor family and community figures
  • Protagonist
  • Witham family suitors
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Alvina’s engagement to Dr. Mitchell marks the dramatic climax because it triggers a psychological reversal: sh…

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