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Mr. Baxter

Neighbors or acquaintances of the Pontifex family.

minor

Also known as Mrs. Baxter, Mr. and Mrs. Baxter

First appearance: x

Mr. Baxter shows up with force in LVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A Methodist lodger who advises Ernest against meddling with Mr.
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In LVIII: A Methodist lodger who advises Ernest against meddling with Mr. Holt. Later, in LVIII: A Methodist lodger who gives a negative…

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Baxter in x