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Frank Bronson

An elderly friend of the Amberson family.

minor

Also known as old Frank Bronson, Frank Bronson, Bronson, dear old Frank Bronson, dear old Frank, old Frank, Mr. Bronson

First appearance: i

Frank Bronson shows up with force in XXXII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

George's lawyer; listens to George's plan to take dangerous work and feels responsibility for Fanny's losses.
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GAGeorge Amberso…AAAmelia AmbersonIAIsabel AmbersonFMFanny MinaferEMEugene MorganFBFrank Bronson

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Amberson family and associates
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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