The Big Four · Character
Halliday
A man whose death is linked to the Big Four conspiracy.
minor
Also known as M. Halliday, This M. Halliday, John Halliday
First appearance: i the unexpected guest
Halliday'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.
British scientist who disappeared in Paris; his work on wireless energy is linked to the Big Four.
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With Hercule Poirot (professional): Halliday is a character connected to the case, possibly a suspect or relative of a victim, interacting with Poirot. With Hercule Poirot (professional): Halliday is a character…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Core Conspirators and Victims
- Protagonist
- Medical and Support Personnel
- Allies and Informants
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because Hastings is forced to confront the ultimate emotional and psychological pe…
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- Hercule Poirot
professional · ambivalent
Halliday is a character connected to the case, possibly a suspect or relative of a… How this plays out →
- Hercule Poirot
professional · ambivalent
Halliday is a character connected to the case, possibly a suspect or relative of a… How this plays out →
- Hercule Poirot
professional · ambivalent
Halliday is a character connected to the case, possibly a suspect or relative of a… How this plays out →
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See Halliday in i the unexpected guest