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The Benson Murder Case · Character

Currie

Vance's valet or servant.

minor

First appearance: I: Philo Vance at Home

Currie shows up with force in I: Philo Vance at Home. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Vance's rare old English servant, acting as butler, valet, majordomo, and specialty cook; serves breakfast and answers the door.
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In I: Philo Vance at Home: Vance's rare old English servant, acting as butler, valet, majordomo, and specialty cook; serves breakfast and answers the door. Later, in Gathering Information: Sent by Vance to buy all…

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7 connections

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VOVollardMAMajor Anthony …PVPhilo VanceJMJohn MarkhamDIDinwiddieCUCurrie

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Supporting Cast
  • Core Investigation Team

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This chapter marks the dramatic climax because it presents the most intense psychological confrontation yet: C…

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