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The Canary Murder Case · Character

Spively

Young man who provides information about the victim's past.

minor

Also known as Young Spively, Mr. Spively

First appearance: xiii an erstwhile gallant

Spively shows up with force in VI: A Call for Help. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Not present in this chapter; Jessup is the operator questioned.
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In VI: A Call for Help: Not present in this chapter; Jessup is the operator questioned. Later, in VII: A Nameless Visitor: The day telephone operator who provides a detailed description of the nameless visitor who…

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Character Web

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Secondary witnesses and associates
  • Primary investigation team

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

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • 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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