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The Devil’s Dictionary · Character

The Master

A title character appearing in definitions.

minor

Also known as the Master, himself

First appearance: the devil s dictionary

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See The Master in the devil s dictionary

Character Web

16 connections

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JFJames F. BowmanSISirrahsANAngelBBUNUnknownTMThe Master

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse satirical cast
  • Satirical targets and narrators
  • Recurring definitional figures
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book.

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

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Relationships

  • A

    professional · ambivalent

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See The Master in the devil s dictionary