The Old Curiosity Shop · Character
Tommy Codlin
A grumpy showman who travels with Short and the Punch and Judy show.
minor
Also known as Codlin, Tom Codlin, Mr. Codlin, Thomas Codlin
First appearance: Chapter XVII
Tommy Codlin's tie to Short is one of the pressures that moves The Old Curiosity Shop—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A surly, mistrustful showman who takes the money and grumbles about human nature.
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With Short (professional): Short and Tommy Codlin are traveling showmen and business partners, though they often bicker and distrust each other. With Short (professional): Short and Tommy Codlin are traveling showmen…
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See Tommy Codlin in Chapter XVIICharacter Web
10 connectionsA slice of how Tommy Codlin sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Kit's circle and antagonists
- Traveling showmen and performers
- Minor characters and background figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it captures the emotional and psychological peak of Kit’s despe…
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- Short
professional · ambivalent
Short and Tommy Codlin are traveling showmen and business partners, though they often… How this plays out →
- Short
professional · ambivalent
Short and Tommy Codlin are traveling showmen and business partners, though they often… How this plays out →
- Short
professional · ambivalent
Short and Tommy Codlin are traveling showmen and business partners, though they often… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Tommy Codlin in Chapter XVIIIn the story
Tommy Codlin appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Tommy Codlin in Chapter XVII