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Mr. Bungay

A publisher, rival to Mr. Leadham.

minor

Also known as Bungay

First appearance: xi lady carbury at home

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LCLady CarburyMMMadame MelmotteLNLord NidderdaleGLGeorgiana Long…MPMrs. PipkinMBMr. Bungay

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Lower-class and rural connections
  • Protagonist
  • Central plot drivers

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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