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M. Sagon

A Frenchman with a role in the portrait's history.

minor

Also known as Sagon, Mr. Sagon

First appearance: xiv miss vale unexpectedly appears

M. Sagon shows up with force in The Second Night. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The second intruder; retrieves papers from behind Hume's portrait; is subdued and arrested.
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M. Sagon first appears in 0016 xiv miss vale unexpectedly appears.

In The Second Night: The second intruder; retrieves papers from behind Hume's portrait; is subdued and arrested.

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PLProfessor LockeAKAshton KirkJPJimmie PendletonASAntonio SpatolaDPDavid Purtell …MSM. Sagon

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor informants and helpers
  • Core suspects and witnesses
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

This is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Pendleton expresses sy…

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