The Cask · Character
Dr. William Martin
A medical professional who examines the body.
minor
Also known as Dr. Martin, Martin
First appearance: part i london
Dr. William Martin's tie to Mr. Felix is one of the pressures that moves The Cask—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned as Felix's companion during the evening, providing Felix with an alibi.
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With Mr. Felix (professional): Dr. William Martin is Mr. Felix's personal physician, attending to his health and medical needs. With Clifford (professional): Clifford and Dr. William Martin interact as part of the…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Medical and Personal Associates
- Protagonist
- Central Investigators and Suspects
- Local Police Support
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
In this excerpt, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when La Touche, having barely survived a life-thr…
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- Mr. Felix
professional · positive
- Clifford
professional · ambivalent
- Mr. Felix
professional · positive
- Mr. Felix
professional · positive
- Clifford
professional · ambivalent
- Clifford
professional · ambivalent
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