The Murders in Praed Street · Character
The Professor
A mysterious academic figure who appears late in the story.
minor
Also known as Professor, the Professor, XXI An Explanation The Professor
First appearance: xxi an explanation
The Professor first appears in 0022 xxi an explanation.
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- Praed Street suspects and investigators
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Climax.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it delivers the psychological peak of dread and revelation as Prof…
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