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Mr. Fagin

The Dickensian character, used as a symbol of criminality or prejudice.

minor

Also known as Obviously Fagin, Fagin

First appearance: what s wrong with the world

Mr. Fagin shows up with force in IV: The Truth About Education. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Cited as an example of an educator who teaches crime, illustrating that education is merely the transmission of any set of values.
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CTCount TolstoyUNUnknownMBMr. BlatchfordMJMrs. JonesMFMr. Fagin

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  • Historical and Cultural References
  • Protagonist
  • Allegorical Social Classes

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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