Plague of Pythons · Character
Judge Ellithorp
A specific judge named in the story.
minor
First appearance: I
Judge Ellithorp shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Presiding judge who is pleased by the prospect of a quick conviction and execution; he himself was possessed and caused a fire that killed his son-in-law.
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In I: Presiding judge who is pleased by the prospect of a quick conviction and execution; he himself was possessed and caused a fire that killed his son-in-law. Later, in II: The judge presiding over Chandler's trial;…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because Chandler reaches the emotional and psychological peak of his degra…
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