The Case of Charles Dexter Ward · Character
Edward Hutchinson
A Salem man who was involved with Simon Orne and Joseph Curwen.
minor
Also known as Hutchinson, Mr. Hutchinson
First appearance: ii an antecedent and a horror
Edward Hutchinson's tie to Charles Dexter Ward is one of the pressures that moves The Case of Charles Dexter Ward—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned as Curwen's close friend in Salem; his library and disappearance are noted.
Edward Hutchinson first appears in 0003 ii an antecedent and a horror.
With Charles Dexter Ward (social): Edward Hutchinson is a historical figure and ancestor of Charles, whose records Charles studies during his genealogical research.
In III: A Search and an Evocation: Mentioned as Curwen's close friend in Salem; his library and disappearance are noted.
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- Investigators and Victims
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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