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The Transformation of Philip Jettan · Character

Jacques

A servant or friend in the French household.

minor

Also known as the good Jacques

First appearance: vi the beginning of the transformation

Jacques shows up with force in XI: Philip Astonishes His Uncle. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Philip's groom, described as hot-tempered and likely to clash with Moggat.
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MCMadam CharterisPJPhilip JettanFRFrançoisMOMoggatCCCleone CharterisJAJacques

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Society Figures
  • Primary Romantic Circle
  • Protagonist

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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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See Jacques in vi the beginning of the transformation
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