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The Doctor

Doctor attending to characters in the story.

minor

Also known as the doctor

First appearance: iv

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TPThe PriestLVLa Vie FrançaiseFDFather DuroyLLLouis LangremontGDGeorge DuroyTDThe Doctor

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Social circle and rivals
  • Core allies and family
  • Protagonist

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Du Roy’s demand that Boisrenard suppress the nickname “Forestier” marks the psychological peak of his ruthless…

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See The Doctor in iv