The Marrow of Tradition · Character
Dr. Price
A white doctor who participates in the operation on Dodie.
minor
Also known as Dr. Price, Telephone Dr. Price, A Dr. Price, Price
First appearance: VII: The Operation
Dr. Price shows up with force in At Break of Day. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The attending physician; remains optimistic but warns of possible complications.
Dr. Price first appears in 0008 vii the operation.
In At Break of Day: The attending physician; remains optimistic but warns of possible complications.
Later, in IV: Theodore Felix: Examines Dodie, determines the obstruction, and recommends summoning a specialist from Philadelphia.
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- Other
Character groups
- Wellington's racial hierarchy
- Family and community ties
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
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Dr. Price appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- At Break of Day
- IV: Theodore Felix
- A Journey Southward
- VI: Janet
- VII: The Operation
- XXII: How Not to Prevent a Lynching
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