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Dr. Arten

The family physician who attends to the Ludolphs and later dies dramatically.

minor

Also known as old Dr. Arten, shrewd old Dr. Arten

First appearance: xiii very cold

Dr. Arten shows up with force in XXV: Darkness. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Called to examine Christine; tries to reassure her while being evasive about the diagnosis.
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In XXV: Darkness: Called to examine Christine; tries to reassure her while being evasive about the diagnosis. Later, in The Two Pictures:…

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10 connections

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MSMr. SchwartzCLChristine Ludo…DFDennis FleetMWMiss WinthropMFMr. FleetDADr. Arten

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  • Other

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  • Central character circle
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Dr. Arten in xiii very cold