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The Maltese Falcon · Character

Mr. Freed

A man who calls Spade about a case, mentioned briefly.

minor

Also known as Freed

First appearance: i spade archer

Mr. Freed shows up with force in III: Three Women. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Freed, the hotel manager, assists Spade with information about Brigid's stay and departure.
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LDLieutenant DundySSSam SpadeHAHarrimanBOBrigid O'Shaug…EPEffie PerineMFMr. Freed

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  • Other

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  • Minor Background Figures
  • Core Falcon Hunters
  • Protagonist

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

SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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