The Leavenworth Case · Character
Thomas
The butler in the Leavenworth household.
minor
Also known as Thomas Dougherty, Thomas Loworthy, Thomas the butler
First appearance: ii the coroner s inquest
Thomas shows up with force in III: Facts and Deductions. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The butler testifies about the discovery of the body, Eleanore's actions, and the household layout; hesitates when asked about family unity.
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In III: Facts and Deductions: The butler testifies about the discovery of the body, Eleanore's actions, and the household layout; hesitates when asked about family unity. Later, in A Clue: The butler who insists all…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Household and Investigation Core
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter is the dramatic climax because it delivers the long-withheld psychological revelation of the murd…
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Thomas appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- III: Facts and Deductions
- A Clue
- Expert Testimony
- XVIII: On the Stairs
- A Report Followed by Smoke
- XXXIX: The Outcome of a Great Crime
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