The Talleyrand Maxim · Character
Jabey Naylor
A local character with ties to the events surrounding the will.
minor
Also known as Jabey, Naylor
First appearance: xi the prevalent atmosphere
Jabey Naylor shows up with force in III: The Shop-Boy. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The shop-boy tells Collingwood that Antony Bartle found a closely written paper in a book belonging to John Mallathorpe and wrote a letter to Mrs.
Jabey Naylor first appears in 0010 xi the prevalent atmosphere.
In III: The Shop-Boy: The shop-boy tells Collingwood that Antony Bartle found a closely written paper in a book belonging to John Mallathorpe and wrote a letter to Mrs. Mallathorpe before going out.
Later, in IV: The Fortunate Possessors: Mentioned as the shop-boy who reported the letter and the paper in the History of Barford.
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- Other
Character groups
- Family, Servants & Legal Advisors
- Core Investigators & Key Figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Nesta Mallathorp…
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See Jabey Naylor in xi the prevalent atmosphere