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Mr. Benson

Husband of Mrs. Benson, a local resident.

minor

First appearance: i

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HSHerr SchlitzMBMrs. BixbeeJLJohn LenoxMBMrs. BensonMBMiss BlakeMBMr. Benson

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Local married couple and outsider
  • Central community figures
  • Protagonist
  • Romantic and social circle

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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