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Marshall

A famous actor mentioned in connection with the case.

minor

Also known as Edward Marshall, the great Marshall

First appearance: v the lady of the sandal

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Mentioned as the barrister being retained for Deacon's defense.
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HWHarry WrightMAMarlingAGAnthony GethrynMDMr. DeaconCGColonel GethrynMAMarshall

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Gethryn family circle
  • Secondary and background characters
  • Suspects and witnesses
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

This is the dramatic climax because Dora Masterson’s confession—that she believes her own “senseless, vicious”…

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