The Lazy Detective · Character
Marlow
A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
minor
Also known as Both Marlow
First appearance: i
Marlow shows up with force in Chapter II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Detective Superintendent and Labar's immediate superior; part of the 'Big Four' arriving at the scene.
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In Chapter II: Detective Superintendent and Labar's immediate superior; part of the 'Big Four' arriving at the scene. Later, in XII:…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Central and minor characters
- Assorted minor and key relatives
- Servant and minor figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the narrative climax because Penelope reaches her emotional and psychological nadir, where her hope of…
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