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The Moon and Sixpence · Character

Fred

A friend of the Strickland family who assists Mrs. Strickland.

minor

Also known as Fred

First appearance: vi

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TNThe NarratorMSMrs. StricklandCMColonel MacAnd…CSCharles Strick…FRFred

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Strickland's London circle
  • Protagonist

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

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