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Fenner

An old acquaintance with knowledge of past events.

minor

Also known as Poor Fenner, Old Fenner

First appearance: xii

Fenner's tie to Emanuel Legge is one of the pressures that moves Room 13—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

A convict who attacks a warder; his case is discussed in relation to Legge's testimony.
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With Emanuel Legge (professional): Fenner is an associate or henchman of Emanuel Legge, carrying out his criminal orders. With Emanuel Legge (professional): Fenner is an associate or henchman of Emanuel Legge, carrying…

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See Fenner in xii

Character Web

12 connections

A slice of how Fenner sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.

ELEmanuel LeggeJGJohnny GraySSSergeant ShiltoMRMr. ReederGOGoldenFEFenner

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

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

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

In this excerpt, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Legge, paralyzed by rage and fear, realizes…

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Relationships

Relationship notes

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See Fenner in xii

In the story

Fenner appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Chapter companion notes

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See Fenner in xii