Strong Poison · Character
Mr. Pond
A solicitor or legal figure involved in the case.
minor
First appearance: ii
Mr. Pond's tie to Harriet Vane is one of the pressures that moves Strong Poison—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Returns to the office for a forgotten parcel, interrupting Miss Murchison's search.
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With Harriet Vane (professional): Mr. Pond is Harriet's solicitor, working diligently to defend her against the murder charge. With Harriet Vane (professional): Mr. Pond is Harriet's solicitor, working diligently to…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Witnesses and Background Figures
- Protagonist
- Core Investigation Team
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- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where the party’s re…
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- Harriet Vane
professional · positive
- Harriet Vane
professional · positive
- Harriet Vane
professional · positive
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