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The Perpetual Curate · Character

Mr. Leeson

A curate and rival to Frank, often unhappy in his position.

minor

Also known as Leeson, poor Leeson

First appearance: xi

Mr. Leeson shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The curate who arrives for dinner, adding to Mrs.
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In XII: The curate who arrives for dinner, adding to Mrs. Morgan's irritation; he also contributes to the gossip about Mr. Wentworth. Later, in Chapter XXVIII: Arrives at the rectory to discuss the scandal, oblivious…

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18 connections

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JBJohn BrownCSCharley SidneyMFMr. FinialMWMr. WesternGWGerald WentworthMLMr. Leeson

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended community and subplots
  • Wentworth family circle

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

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See Mr. Leeson in xi