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The Canary Murder Case · Character
Alvin Benson
Man whose name appears in the victim's address book.
minor
Also known as Benson
First appearance: xi seeking information
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this excerpt, the dramatic climax occurs when Vance reveals that the police report omits Miss La Fosse’s na…
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