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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- Other
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- Extended community and subplots
- Wentworth family circle
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this excerpt, the emotional and psychological peak occurs as Mr. Wentworth, after a "long and tough contest…
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See Mr. Leeson in xi