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The Mill on the Floss · Character

Mr. Jacobs

A tradesman who deals with Tom Tulliver.

minor

Also known as Jacobs

First appearance: v tom applies his knife to the oyster

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MTMr. TulliverDKDr. KennMPMrs. PulletMSMr. StellingMRMr. RileyMJMr. Jacobs

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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