Pudd’nhead Wilson · Character
Constable Blake
The town constable who investigates the murder.
minor
Also known as Blake
First appearance: xx the murderer chuckles
Constable Blake's tie to Pudd'nhead Wilson is one of the pressures that moves Pudd’nhead Wilson—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Investigates the thefts and suspects a stoop-shouldered old woman in mourning; part of the committee asking Wilson to run for mayor.
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With Pudd'nhead Wilson (professional): Constable Blake works with Wilson as a law enforcement officer, respecting Wilson's detective skills. With Tom Driscoll (professional): Constable Blake investigates Tom's criminal…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Supporting Town Characters
- Protagonist
- Central Conflict Drivers
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter marks the dramatic climax because Tom reaches his emotional nadir, realizing he is utterly ruined…
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- Pudd'nhead Wilson
professional · positive
Constable Blake works with Wilson as a law enforcement officer, respecting Wilson's… How this plays out →
- Tom Driscoll
professional · negative
- Pudd'nhead Wilson
professional · positive
Constable Blake works with Wilson as a law enforcement officer, respecting Wilson's… How this plays out →
- Tom Driscoll
professional · negative
- Pudd'nhead Wilson
professional · positive
Constable Blake works with Wilson as a law enforcement officer, respecting Wilson's… How this plays out →
- Tom Driscoll
professional · negative
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