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The Maltese Falcon · Character

Papa

Gutman's affectionate term for Wilmer, not a separate character.

minor

First appearance: xi the fat man

See Papa in xi the fat manBook page

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4 connections

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MAMiles ArcherSSSam SpadeBOBrigid O'Shaug…COCorinnePAPapa

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Incidental References
  • Core Falcon Hunters
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

Spade’s phone call to the police marks the emotional and psychological peak because he coldly betrays Brigid O…

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See Papa in xi the fat man