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The Quest of the Silver Fleece · Character

Mr. Maxwell

A white man, possibly a politician or businessman.

minor

Also known as Maxwell

First appearance: xxv the campaign

See Mr. Maxwell in xxv the campaignBook page

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BABles AlwynCCColonel Cressw…ZCZora CresswellHCHarry CresswellMTMary TaylorMMMr. Maxwell

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  • Other

Character groups

  • White Elite and Politicians
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

Colonel Cresswell’s confession and redistribution of his wealth mark the emotional peak because he finally con…

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See Mr. Maxwell in xxv the campaign