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Philip Howart

A minor character.

minor

Also known as Howart

First appearance: viii but and if

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TNThe NarratorMLMrs. LeggettRURuppert UptonELEdgar LeggettJLJacques LabaudPHPhilip Howart

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Criminal and family past
  • Protagonist
  • Core investigation circle

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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