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Dr. Forrest

A doctor who treats the children's father.

minor

Also known as Forrest, Dr. ¬ÝForrest, Äú Dr., Äú Dr. ¬ÝForrest

First appearance: xiii the hound s grandfather

Dr. Forrest shows up with force in The Terrible Secret. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Treats Peter's foot and reassures Bobbie that he will recover fully.
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R(Roberta (Bobbie)MOMotherTDThe DoctorPEPeterTRThe RussianDFDr. Forrest

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Family and Household
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

The emotional peak occurs when the children realize that the old gentleman’s visit has restored their mother’s…

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See Dr. Forrest in xiii the hound s grandfather
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