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Sir William Seddon

A government official involved in the case.

minor

Also known as Sir William

First appearance: i the red hundred

Sir William Seddon shows up with force in IX: The Four vs. the Hundred. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Home Secretary, whose house is targeted by Von Dunop.
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Sir William Seddon first appears in 0000 i the red hundred.

In IX: The Four vs. the Hundred: The Home Secretary, whose house is targeted by Von Dunop.

Later, in At the Old Bailey: The prosecutor, delivers a conventional closing address and waives his right to the final address, allowing Manfred to speak.

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SFSuperintendent…GMGeorge ManfredLGLeon GonsalezCGCharles GarretSOSmith of the M…SWSir William Seddon

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Accused, Officials, and Anarchists
  • Red Hundred and Investigators
  • Protagonist
  • Journalists and Informants

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Manfred’s emotional and psychological peak occurs in his moment of weary reaction, where he acknowledges that…

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