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Mr. Rattler

Political whip and ally of the Duke's government.

minor

Also known as Rattler, Mr. Rattler of Mr. Roby

First appearance: xx sir orlando s policy

Mr. Rattler shows up with force in The Beginning of a New Career. The page is where that presence becomes real.

One of the office-seekers who unblushingly asserts his pretensions to the Duke, claiming a promise of a certain office.
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In The Beginning of a New Career: One of the office-seekers who unblushingly asserts his pretensions to the Duke, claiming a promise of a certain office. Later, in Carlton Terrace: Criticizes the Duchess's inclusion of…

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FIFitzgibbonBEBarrington ErleMRMrs. RobySOSir Orlando Dr…TDThe Duke of Om…MRMr. Rattler

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended political and social network
  • Wharton family and associates

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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