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Sir Reuben Lichtenstein

A wealthy Jewish financier.

minor

Also known as old Lichtenstein

First appearance: i the hardingham hotel and how we became big people

Sir Reuben Lichtenstein shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Jewish financier who now rents Bladesover House, a 'pseudomorph' of the old gentry.
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Sir Reuben Lichtenstein first appears in 0058 i the hardingham hotel and how we became big people.

In III: Jewish financier who now rents Bladesover House, a 'pseudomorph' of the old gentry.

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

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

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