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The Devil’s Dictionary · Character
Altgeld
Politician, referenced in definitions.
minor
First appearance: the devil s dictionary
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- Other
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- Diverse satirical cast
- Protagonist
- Recurring definitional figures
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Story tension across the book.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional/psychological peak occurs in the "Ultimatum" entry, where the Turkish Ministry’s elaborate, hype…
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