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The Case of Charles Dexter Ward · Character

Moses Brown

A prominent Rhode Island merchant who opposed Curwen's activities.

minor

Also known as Moses

First appearance: ii an antecedent and a horror

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CACaptain Abraha…JMJohn MerrittDJDr. Jabez BowenJCJoseph CurwenATAnn TillinghastMBMoses Brown

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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