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The Little Nugget · Character

Mennick

A detective or investigator involved in the case.

minor

Also known as Mr. Mennick

First appearance: II

Mennick's tie to Ogden Ford is one of the pressures that moves The Little Nugget—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Arrives at the end of the chapter to take Ogden back.
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With Ogden Ford (professional): Mennick is a servant or minder assigned to watch over Ogden, often clashing with the boy's rebellious nature. With Ogden Ford (professional): Mennick is a servant or minder assigned to…

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See Mennick in II

Character Web

17 connections

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OFOgden FordCDCynthia Drassi…REReggieMEMrs. Elmer FordFAFatherMEMennick

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Central kidnapping plot
  • Peripheral and supporting characters

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Narrative arc

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

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

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Relationships

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See Mennick in II

In the story

Mennick appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Chapter companion notes

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See Mennick in II
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