The Autobiography of an Idea · Character
The Master
A mysterious, idealized figure representing artistic guidance in Sullivan's reflections.
minor
Also known as the master, the Master
First appearance: i the child
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Early Teachers & Artistic Guides
- Protagonist
- Early Family & Childhood Influences
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This passage is the dramatic climax because it represents the psychological peak where the narrator’s obsessio…
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- Louis Henri Sullivan
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The Master is a skilled artisan or architect from whom Louis learns technical craft. How this plays out →
- Louis Henri Sullivan
professional · positive
The Master is a skilled artisan or architect from whom Louis learns technical craft. How this plays out →
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See The Master in i the child