The Old Wives’ Tale · Character
William Clews Mericarp
A deceased local notable mentioned in the story.
minor
Also known as the late William Clews Mericarp Esq, Mericarp
First appearance: i the square
William Clews Mericarp shows up with force in VII: Bricks and Mortar. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The late William Clews Mericarp, a property owner, is the subject of the auction.
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In VII: Bricks and Mortar: The late William Clews Mericarp, a property owner, is the subject of the auction. His death triggers the sale of…
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- Minor and background characters
- Bursley shop and family
- Protagonist
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In this excerpt, Sophia reaches an emotional and psychological low point of apathy and entrapment, loathing he…
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