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The Pickwick Papers · Character

Martin

A turnkey at the Fleet Prison.

minor

Also known as Martin, Mr. Martin

First appearance: xxix

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TRTom RokerCBCaptain BoldwigMRMrs. RaddleSPSamuel PickwickBABenjamin AllenMAMartin

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  • Minor characters and witnesses
  • Ipswich and Bath characters
  • Servants and landladies
  • Protagonist
  • Pickwickians and associates

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
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  • Closing

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