The Dead Letter · Character
John Owen
A man who calls for letters at Peekskill, briefly mentioned.
minor
First appearance: part ii ii our visits
John Owen shows up with force in The Letter. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The addressee of the dead letter, though not personally known to Redfield.
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See John Owen in part ii ii our visitsNarrative arc
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See John Owen in part ii ii our visits