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Mr. Coates

A Christian friend who introduced Gandhi to the Bible in Pretoria.

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Also known as Mr. Coates

First appearance: Christian Contacts

Mr. Coates shows up with force in Acquaintance with Religions. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A Christian vegetarian from Manchester who recommends Gandhi read the Bible and provides him a copy.
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In Acquaintance with Religions: A Christian vegetarian from Manchester who recommends Gandhi read the Bible and provides him a copy. Later, in XXII: Narayan Hemchandra: Not directly mentioned in this chapter; no…

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HKHermann Kallen…MKMohandas Karam…DBDr. BoothMAMr. A. W. BakerRARaychandbhaiMCMr. Coates

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse associates and followers
  • Bombay political mentors
  • Personal family and healers
  • South African merchant supporters

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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