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Adolf

A minor character, possibly a waiter or assistant at the anarchist meeting place.

minor

First appearance: i

Adolf's tie to Mr. Verloc is one of the pressures that moves The Secret Agent—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Mr. Verloc (professional): Adolf is Verloc's assistant or employee at the shop, involved in the anarchist network. With Mr. Verloc (professional): Adolf is Verloc's assistant or employee at the shop, involved in…

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Character Web

5 connections

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MVMr. VerlocMVMrs. VerlocSTStevieKYKarl YundtMOMotherADAdolf

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Anarchist circle and victims
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

In this scene, the emotional and psychological peak occurs as the Professor reveals his nihilistic detachment…

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