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The House Without a Key · Character
Willie Chan
Charlie Chan's son, who assists his father.
minor
Also known as Chan, Willie
First appearance: vii enter charlie chan
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because John Quincy’s smug pride in his "detective work" and the threateni…
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