The Benson Murder Case · Character
Paula Banning
A woman connected to Pfyfe and the Benson circle.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Paula Banning, Mrs. Banning
First appearance: xv pfyfe personal
Paula Banning shows up with force in XVII: The Forged Check. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Pfyfe's mistress who confesses to lending him her jewels to cover a forged check, revealing her deep affection and loyalty to him.
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In XVII: The Forged Check: Pfyfe's mistress who confesses to lending him her jewels to cover a forged check, revealing her deep affection and loyalty to him. Later, in XVIII: A Confession: Revealed to have lent her…
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See Paula Banning in xv pfyfe personalNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- 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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