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Claude

A servant who aids Raymond in his escape.

minor

Also known as honest Claude

First appearance: iii

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BLBaron LindenbergBABaptisteJAJacquesMAMargueriteFPFather PablosCLClaude

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Servants and minor aides
  • Raymond's subplot characters
  • Main plot characters
  • Medina family and helpers

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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