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The End of the Tether · Character
Mr. Denham
A minor official or shipowner in the port community.
minor
First appearance: v
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- Whalley's personal and social circle
- Protagonist
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This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it captures the psychological reversal where Mr. Van Wyk’s long…
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