The Innocence of Father Brown · Character
Dr. Simon
A doctor who assists in a murder investigation.
minor
Also known as Simon
First appearance: the wrong shape
Dr. Simon's tie to Father Brown is one of the pressures that moves The Innocence of Father Brown—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Examines the body and participates in the investigation.
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With Father Brown (professional): Dr. Simon, a physician, aids Father Brown in understanding medical aspects of crimes. With Father Brown (professional): Dr. Simon, a physician, aids Father Brown in understanding…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Military and aristocratic scandal
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Father Brown
professional · positive
- Father Brown
professional · positive
- Father Brown
professional · positive
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