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Power and Corruption
How The Crystal Stopper develops Power and Corruption.
The political scandal of the 'Twenty-Seven' list reveals how power, bribery, and blackmail corrupt public officials, with Daubrecq using the list to control and destroy his enemies.
Where it surfaces
- V: The Twenty-Seven
Daubrecq's use of the stolen list to blackmail politicians, including Victorien Mergy, and his corrupt hold over the political system.
- VII: The Profile of Napoleon
The list of the Twenty-Seven and the kidnapping show how political power and blackmail intertwine.
- VIII: The Lovers’ Tower
D'Albufex uses his power to torture Daubrecq for personal gain, highlighting the corrupt use of authority.