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Pablo de Segovia, the Spanish Sharper · Character

Merlo Diaz

A minor figure in the story.

minor

First appearance: viii

Merlo Diaz shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A member of the sharping gang who begs for drink at nunneries using earthen cups and glasses.
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Merlo Diaz first appears in 0010 viii.

In III: A member of the sharping gang who begs for drink at nunneries using earthen cups and glasses.

Later, in IV: Nicknamed 'the Tumbler,' a thief with a scarred face and missing ear, in prison for his dexterity.

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

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak of Pablos's despair,…

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