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Slith

A character who appears in the story of the three literary men.

minor

First appearance: Probable Adventure of the Three Literary Men

Slith shows up with force in Probable Adventure of the Three Literary Men. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The experienced thief who leads the quest for the golden box; he ultimately leaps into the abyss to escape the pursuing red light.
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In Probable Adventure of the Three Literary Men: The experienced thief who leads the quest for the golden box; he ultimately leaps into the abyss to escape the pursuing red light. Later, in The Injudicious Prayers of…

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Character Web

5 connections

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MNMr. NuthCSCaptain ShardSLSlorgSISippyPOPomboSLSlith

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Literary Men Adventures
  • Loot and Stories
  • Minor and Mythical
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Mr. Sladden…

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