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The Innocence of Father Brown · Character

Merton

A journalist investigating a crime.

minor

Also known as Mr. Merton, Meanwhile Merton

First appearance: the flying stars

Merton shows up with force in The Three Tools of Death. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A young detective who accompanies Father Brown and discusses the case with him.
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Merton first appears in 0005 the flying stars.

In The Three Tools of Death: A young detective who accompanies Father Brown and discusses the case with him.

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8 connections

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FBFather BrownPRPatrick RoyceMAMiss ArmstrongGIGilderSASir Aaron Arms…MEMerton

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Philanthropist death investigation
  • Protagonist

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

In this passage, the dramatic climax occurs because Father Brown first sees the golden Eye of Apollo, the symb…

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