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Homer

The ancient Greek poet, referenced in definitions.

minor

First appearance: the devil s dictionary

Homer shows up with force in D. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Homer is referenced in the definition of 'Degenerate,' where his contemporaries are cited as examples of degeneracy.
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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

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

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See Homer in the devil s dictionary