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Mr. Brown

maleFirst seen chapter 18Last seen chapter 22

Mr. Brown, a white missionary, visits the Mbanta congregation regularly and comments on its rapid growth. Mr. Brown’s health fails and he leaves Umuofia after the first rainy season following Okonkwo’s return; he had previously built a school and a little hospital, gained respect by receiving a carved elephant tusk, and promoted a restrained missionary approach linked with education. Earlier missionary referenced as predecessor to Smith

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