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Mr. Fox

A minor character, possibly a neighbor or acquaintance.

minor

Also known as the Fox, old Mr. Fox

First appearance: part i an evening at mrs aldwinkle s

Mr. Fox shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

An old boarder who chimes in with statistics and opinions, often taking credit for others' knowledge.
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See Mr. Fox in part i an evening at mrs aldwinkle s

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YYMTMary ThriplowMBMr. BrimstoneMAMrs. AldwinkleMCMr. CheliferMFMr. Fox

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

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

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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

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