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Benny

A minor character with a small role.

minor

First appearance: i

Benny shows up with force in XXIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Elevator boy replaced after being accused of squeaking on Legge.
In the storyXXIIIOpen this moment free

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Character Web

4 connections

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ELEmanuel LeggeSTStevensJGJohnny GrayMRMr. ReederBEBenny

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and peripheral figures
  • Central cast of characters
  • Minor supporting characters
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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In the story

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