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Monroe

A male character with a minor role.

minor

Also known as Mr. Monroe

First appearance: diverging roads

Monroe shows up with force in XVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

One of the salesmen assigned to Helen's territory; uses a paternal manner to undermine her.
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In XVI: One of the salesmen assigned to Helen's territory; uses a paternal manner to undermine her. Later, in Chapter XVII: Encountered by Helen at a Sacramento hotel; he is a fellow real estate salesman who asks about…

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TETedMKMr. KennedyJDJ. D. HutchinsonMBMrs. BrownHDHelen DaviesMOMonroe

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Business and professional contacts
  • Core family and friends
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Helen’s intern…

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