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Mr. Veal

A clergyman who appears in the Crawley family circle.

minor

Also known as the Rev. Mr. Veal, old Veal, Reverend Lawrence Veal

First appearance: xlv between hampshire and london

Mr. Veal shows up with force in Gaunt House. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In Gaunt House: The Reverend Mr. Trail, the tutor of Lord Steyne's sons, later Lord Bishop of Ealing, who debates with Father…

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GOGlorvina O'DowdMMMr. MossMVMrs. VealBSBecky SharpGOGeorge OsborneMVMr. Veal

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  • Minor characters and servants
  • Social climbers and soldiers

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  • Closing

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

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See Mr. Veal in xlv between hampshire and london