Hand and Ring · Character
Mr. Goodman
A minor character, possibly a lawyer or official.
minor
First appearance: i a startling coincidence
Mr. Goodman shows up with force in XIV: A Last Attempt. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mansell's employer and friend, who is cautious and uncommunicative when questioned about Mansell's whereabouts.
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Character groups
- Core mystery participants
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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See Mr. Goodman in i a startling coincidence