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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd · Character
Elsie Dale
A maid at Fernly Park who provides information about the night of the murder.
minor
Also known as Dale, Elsie
First appearance: xvii parker
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- Fernly Park suspects
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This chapter marks the dramatic climax because Inspector Raglan’s realization that the alibis are “worthless”…
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