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Mr. Stone

A minor acquaintance or official encountered in the story.

minor

First appearance: book i the house with the open window

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With The Beetle (psychological): Mr. Stone is a scientist who becomes fascinated and then horrified by the Beetle's unnatural abilities. With The Beetle (psychological): Mr. Stone is a scientist who becomes fascinated…

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See Mr. Stone in book i the house with the open window

Character Web

12 connections

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TBThe BeetleSASydney AthertonANAndrewsMBMr. BellinghamPWPercy WoodvilleMSMr. Stone

Relationship types

  • Psychological
  • Other

Character groups

  • Central cast of characters
  • Protagonist
  • Investigative and minor roles

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Mr. Stone in book i the house with the open window