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Mr. Grundy

A neighbor and acquaintance of the Ponderevos.

minor

Also known as Grundy, old Grundy

First appearance: i

Mr. Grundy's tie to Bob Ewart is one of the pressures that moves Tono-Bungay—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Bob Ewart (social): Bob Ewart and Mr. Grundy are acquaintances, likely through artistic or bohemian circles. With George Ponderevo (professional): Mr. Grundy is a business contact or colleague of George, involved…

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Character Web

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BEBob EwartGPGeorge PonderevoAGArchie GarvellBNBeatrice Norma…EPEdward PonderevoMGMr. Grundy

Relationship types

  • Social
  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor Acquaintances
  • Protagonist
  • Bladesover Aristocracy
  • Key Influencers

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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

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