Hand and Ring · Character
Clement Smith
A minor character, possibly a witness.
minor
Also known as Mr. Smith, Smith
First appearance: i a startling coincidence
Clement Smith shows up with force in VIII: The Thickset Man. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A guest at the hotel who registered as coming from Toledo, visited the Widow Clemmens' house on the day of the murder, and is now present at the inquest.
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In VIII: The Thickset Man: A guest at the hotel who registered as coming from Toledo, visited the Widow Clemmens' house on the day of the…
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Character groups
- Peripheral witnesses and household
- Core mystery participants
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological turning point where the District Attorney, Mr.…
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