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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.
- 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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