The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle · Character
Jacob Stubbins
Tommy Stubbins' father, a cobbler in Puddleby.
minor
Also known as Stubbins, Jacob
First appearance: The Cobbler's Son
Jacob Stubbins shows up with force in The Cobbler's Son. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Tommy's father, the cobbler of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh.
Jacob Stubbins first appears in 0003 part i i the cobbler s son.
In The Cobbler's Son: Tommy's father, the cobbler of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh.
Later, in The Wounded Squirrel: Tommy's father, a cobbler, who plays the flute and is deeply impressed by the Doctor's musical talent.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter represents the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak wher…
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