The Incredulity of Father Brown · Character
Fenner
A man entangled in the strange affair of the dagger with wings, whose role in the mystery is as sharp and ambiguous as the weapon itself.
supporting
Also known as Mr. Fenner
First appearance: the dagger with wings
As a supporting figure in The Incredulity of Father Brown, Fenner is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Skeptical man who testifies to the event and argues with Professor Vair about psychology and miracles.
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Character groups
- Dagger with wings
- Protagonist
- Golden cross mystery
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
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- Breaking point
- Closing
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