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The Octopus · Chapter
Dedication explained
The author dedicates the book to his wife.
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The author dedicates the book to his wife.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt represents the story's dramatic climax because it reveals the complete psychological collapse of…
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