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Uncle Frapp

George's uncle, a stern and religious man.

minor

Also known as Frapp, Nicodemus Frapp, Nicodemus, Uncle Nicodemus

First appearance: i of bladesover house and my mother and the constitution of society

Uncle Frapp shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Implied reference to George's cousin, a working baker with whom he stayed, who died in the Chatham infirmary.
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In I: Implied reference to George's cousin, a working baker with whom he stayed, who died in the Chatham infirmary. Later, in IX: George…

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GPGeorge PonderevoMMMrs. MackridgeEPEdward PonderevoGOGordon-NasmythEFEffieUFUncle Frapp

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  • Key Influencers
  • Protagonist
  • Bladesover Aristocracy
  • Early Relationships

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

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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