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The Law and the Lady · Character

Mr. Dexter

Miserrimus Dexter's more conventional brother.

minor

Also known as Dexter, The crippled Mr. Dexter, Poor Mr. Dexter

First appearance: xxvii mr dexter at home

Mr. Dexter's tie to Miserrimus Dexter is one of the pressures that moves The Law and the Lady—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Mr. Dexter first appears in 0030 xxvii mr dexter at home.

With Miserrimus Dexter (family): Mr. Dexter is Miserrimus Dexter's father, though their relationship is strained by the son's erratic and criminal behavior. With Benjamin (professional): Benjamin interacts with Mr. Dexter in a legal capacity, often as an intermediary or investigator. With Valeria (social): Mr. Dexter and Valeria are acquaintances, connected through the investigation and his son's involvement.

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MDMiserrimus Dex…BEBenjaminVAValeriaEMEustace MacallanARArielMDMr. Dexter

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  • Family
  • Professional
  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • Core Investigation Team
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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