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Mr. Chigwell

A minor character, possibly a visitor or local eccentric.

minor

Also known as Funny little Mr. Chigwell

First appearance: part i an evening at mrs aldwinkle s

Mr. Chigwell shows up with force in IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in Miss Thriplow's diary as the barber in Weltringham.
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See Mr. Chigwell in part i an evening at mrs aldwinkle s

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  • Minor figures and backstory characters
  • Villa guests and romantics
  • Protagonist

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In this passage, the protagonist’s intellectual reverie about democratic ideals and his own unworthiness is vi…

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See Mr. Chigwell in part i an evening at mrs aldwinkle s