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Mr. Duryea

A minor character, possibly a lawyer or witness.

minor

Also known as Duryea

First appearance: i a startling coincidence

Mr. Duryea shows up with force in X: The Final Test. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A chance acquaintance who leads Byrd to Miss Tremaine's house.
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In X: The Final Test: A chance acquaintance who leads Byrd to Miss Tremaine's house. He is described as easy and somewhat rakish, and his…

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Character Web

2 connections

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IDImogene DareMBMr. ByrdMDMr. Duryea

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Peripheral witnesses and household
  • Core mystery participants
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • 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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