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The Case of Charles Dexter Ward · Character
Barnabas
A servant or associate of Joseph Curwen mentioned in records.
minor
First appearance: ii an antecedent and a horror
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the moment Dr. Willett and Mr. Ward fully confront and ar…
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