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The Incredulity of Father Brown · Character

Dalrymple

A minor character who appears in the story.

minor

First appearance: the oracle of the dog

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FBFather BrownAAArnold AylmerJSJohn StrakeGOGraham of Clav…DADalrymple

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and supporting roles
  • Protagonist
  • Golden cross mystery

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationBreaking pointClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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