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The Vicar of Wakefield · Character

Mr. Butler

A minor character, possibly a servant or official.

minor

First appearance: xxvi

Mr. Butler shows up with force in Chapter XIX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The butler who impersonates the master of the house, hosts a political dinner, and is forgiven after his deception is exposed.
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DPDr. PrimroseMTMr. ThornhillSWSir William Th…MJMr. JenkinsonOPOlivia PrimroseMBMr. Butler

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  • Other

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  • Primrose family and associates
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
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See Mr. Butler in xxvi