The Benson Murder Case · Character
Miss Hoffman
A stenographer or secretary connected to the Benson household.
minor
Also known as Hoffman
First appearance: v gathering information
Miss Hoffman shows up with force in XV: Pfyfe—Personal. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Major Benson's secretary; recounts overhearing a quarrel between Pfyfe and Alvin Benson, and describes the 'Pfyfe—Personal' envelope kept in the safe.
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In XV: Pfyfe—Personal: Major Benson's secretary; recounts overhearing a quarrel between Pfyfe and Alvin Benson, and describes the 'Pfyfe—Personal' envelope kept in the safe. Later, in XXII: Vance Outlines a Theory:…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- 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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