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The Murder at the Vicarage · Character

Archer

An elderly woman in the village, mother of a local rascal.

minor

Also known as An old Mrs. Archer, Mrs. Archer, old Mrs. Archer, rascal Archer, Old Mrs. Archer

First appearance: the murder at the vicarage

Archer shows up with force in XVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Witness at the inquest who identifies the pistol as belonging to Lawrence Redding.
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LELenTNThe NarratorLRLawrence ReddingMHMr. HawesCMColonel MelchettARArcher

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Primary suspects and investigators
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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