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Cole

A minor character described as impassive.

minor

Also known as The impassive Cole

First appearance: i the amateur safe smasher

Cole shows up with force in III: Gilbert Leaves Hurriedly. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The butler who ushers Gilbert into the drawing-room and informs Mrs.
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In III: Gilbert Leaves Hurriedly: The butler who ushers Gilbert into the drawing-room and informs Mrs. Cathcart of his…

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See Cole in i the amateur safe smasher

Character Web

7 connections

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GSGilbert Stande…CIChief Inspecto…MWMr. WarrellMCMrs. CathcartSJSir John Stand…COCole

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Central suspects and family
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because Edith directly confronts the mystery of the player, reversing her passive…

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See Cole in i the amateur safe smasher