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Mr. Bax

A clergyman who performs a wedding ceremony.

minor

Also known as Mr. William Bax, William

First appearance: xxiv

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

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In Chapter XVII: Mr. Bax, the clergyman, delivers a sermon on the duty of English visitors to natives, rambling amiably about small things…

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RWRev. William J…RVRachel VinraceHAHelen AmbroseLMLola MendozaSJSt. John HirstMBMr. Bax

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Hewet’s internal crisis reaches its emotional peak as he confronts the tormenting possibility that Rachel is i…

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See Mr. Bax in xxiv