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Stephen Orcutt

An older relative of Mr. Orcutt.

minor

Also known as old Stephen Orcutt

First appearance: i a startling coincidence

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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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