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There Is Confusion · Character

John Howe

A businessman and acquaintance of the Marshall family.

minor

Also known as John, Mr. Howe

First appearance: i

John Howe's tie to Maggie Ellersley is one of the pressures that moves There Is Confusion—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

A trainman who rents a room from Mrs.
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With Maggie Ellersley (professional): John Howe is a colleague and employer who provides Maggie with opportunities in the arts. With Maggie Ellersley (professional): John Howe is a colleague and employer who provides…

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Character Web

15 connections

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MEMaggie EllersleyMMMrs. MarshallJMJoanna MarshallEMEd MorganAHAlexander HarleyJHJohn Howe

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Background acquaintances
  • Main social circle
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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