The Story of My Experiments with Truth · Character
Mr. A. W. Baker
A Christian missionary who befriended Gandhi in Pretoria.
minor
Also known as Mr. A. W. Baker, Mr. Baker
First appearance: Christian Contacts
Mr. A. W. Baker shows up with force in First Day in Pretoria. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Attorney and lay preacher who arranges Gandhi's lodging, engages him in religious discussion, and invites him to daily prayers.
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In First Day in Pretoria: Attorney and lay preacher who arranges Gandhi's lodging, engages him in religious discussion, and invites him to daily prayers. Later, in Christian Contacts: Hosts the prayer meeting that…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse associates and followers
- South African merchant supporters
- Nationalist leaders and coworkers
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Gandhi’s physical…
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See Mr. A. W. Baker in Christian Contacts