The Big Four · Character
Dr. Ridgeway
A doctor who examines a poisoned victim.
minor
Also known as Ridgeway
First appearance: ix the yellow jasmine mystery
Dr. Ridgeway's tie to Hercule Poirot is one of the pressures that moves The Big Four—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Examines the mysterious stranger, diagnosing shock and exhaustion, and arranges for his care.
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With Hercule Poirot (professional): Dr. Ridgeway is a medical professional or expert who assists Poirot with forensic or scientific matters. With Hercule Poirot (professional): Dr. Ridgeway is a medical professional or…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Minor Characters and Suspects
- Protagonist
- Core Conspirators and Victims
- Masterminds and Officials
- Medical and Support Personnel
- Entangled Innocents and Suspects
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Hercule Poirot
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- Hercule Poirot
professional · positive
- Hercule Poirot
professional · positive
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