Shirley Chapter 4 - Mr. Yorke (Continued)
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In which the reader is introduced to Mr. Hiram Yorke, a stern Yorkshire gentleman of strong convictions and complex character, whose disdain for authority and admiration for the working class shape his contentious relations with others. A spirited dialogue unfolds between Yorke, Mr. Moore, and the curate Mr. Helstone concerning social unrest and governance, culminating in a sharp, uncompromising parting at Yorke’s home.
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