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Mr. Smith

A generic name used for a minor character.

minor

Also known as Smith

First appearance: ii the carbury family

See Mr. Smith in ii the carbury familyBook page

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LNLord NidderdaleMMMarie MelmotteAMAugustus Melmo…HCHerr CrollALAdolphus Longe…MSMr. Smith

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and background figures
  • Central plot drivers
  • Melmotte's inner circle

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

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