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Herbert White

A character related to Mr. White, with a minor role.

minor

Also known as Herbert

First appearance: The Monkey's Paw

Herbert White shows up with force in The Monkey's Paw. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The son who dies in a machinery accident after the first wish, and whose corpse is summoned by the second wish.
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In The Monkey's Paw: The son who dies in a machinery accident after the first wish, and whose corpse is summoned by the second wish. Later, in I: Plays chess with his father, jokes about the paw, and sees a horrible…

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5 connections

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MBMajor BrillMWMr. WhiteAPAnn PullenSMSergeant-Major…JBJem BensonHWHerbert White

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extensive Minor Cast
  • Community and Military Figures
  • Scheming and Recurring Villagers

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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