The Melody of Death · Character
George Smith
A minor character with a common name.
minor
Also known as Smith, George
First appearance: i the amateur safe smasher
George Smith's tie to Chief Inspector Goldberg is one of the pressures that moves The Melody of Death—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The bearded taxi driver who assists Wallis by swapping places and later evades shadowing.
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With Chief Inspector Goldberg (professional): Chief Inspector Goldberg works with George Smith as a colleague or informant in the investigation. With Chief Inspector Goldberg (professional): Chief Inspector Goldberg…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Minor witnesses and informants
- Central suspects and family
- Mysterious outsiders
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- 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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- Chief Inspector Goldberg
professional · positive
Chief Inspector Goldberg works with George Smith as a colleague or informant in the… How this plays out →
- Chief Inspector Goldberg
professional · positive
Chief Inspector Goldberg works with George Smith as a colleague or informant in the… How this plays out →
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See George Smith in i the amateur safe smasher