The Clue of the New Pin · Chapter
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This chapter contains endnotes that define the term 'nose' as an informer, either one who betrays or who supplies information to a criminal.
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This chapter contains endnotes that define the term 'nose' as an informer, either one who betrays or who supplies information to a criminal.
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Loyalty and Betrayal
The definition of 'nose' as an informer directly relates to themes of betrayal and loyalty, as it describes someone who betrays or supplies information to a criminal.
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““Nose”—informer. Either one who betrays or who supplies information to a criminal.”
The term 'nose' refers to an informant, someone who either betrays others or provides information to criminals.
This endnote clarifies the slang term used in the narrative.
