The Old Curiosity Shop · Character
Cheggs
A rival of Swiveller for Sophy Wackles' affections.
minor
Also known as Miss Cheggs, Poison Cheggs
First appearance: vi
Cheggs shows up with force in Chapter VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Rival suitor for Sophy, engages in a tense silent confrontation with Swiveller.
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- Minor characters and background figures
- Kit's circle and antagonists
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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