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Mr. Chamberlain

British Colonial Secretary who met with Indian delegations.

minor

Also known as The late Mr. Chamberlain, Mr. Chamberlain, Chamberlain

First appearance: part iii ii the storm

Mr. Chamberlain shows up with force in The Test. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Cables Natal government to prosecute Gandhi's assailants.
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Mr. Chamberlain first appears in 0058 part iii ii the storm.

In The Test: Cables Natal government to prosecute Gandhi's assailants.

Later, in Love's Labour's Lost?: Visits South Africa to secure a gift of 35 million pounds; gives a dismissive reply to the Indian deputation, advising them to placate Europeans.

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MHMr. Harry Esco…MLMr. LaughtonTHTyeb Haji Khan…MCMr. Chamberlain

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • 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. Chamberlain in part iii ii the storm