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Mr. Clapp

The Clapp family patriarch who rents his house to the Sedleys.

minor

Also known as Old Mr. Clapp

First appearance: xxxviii a family in a very small way

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological breaking point for Jos Sedley, whose cowardice…

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