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Mr. Templer

A minor acquaintance of the Pontifex family.

minor

First appearance: viii

Mr. Templer shows up with force in Ernest at Roughborough. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Ernest's form master, snappish but not wicked; easy to crib under.
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See Mr. Templer in viii

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EPErnest PontifexMJMrs. JuppCPCharlotte Pont…JOJosephDSDr. SkinnerMTMr. Templer

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended family, servants, and acquaintances
  • Protagonist
  • Pontifex family core

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Templer in viii
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