The Shore Road Mystery · Character

Mr. Dodd

Jack Dodd's father, worried about his son's arrest.

minor

Also known as Dodd

Mr. Dodd's tie to Jack Dodd is one of the pressures that moves The Shore Road Mystery—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Argues with the detectives and trooper, denies any knowledge of the stolen car.

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Mr. Dodd first appears in 0000 i stolen cars.

With Jack Dodd (family): Mr. Dodd is Jack's father, and their relationship involves concern over Jack's involvement in the mystery. With Frank Hardy (social): Frank interacts with Mr. Dodd as part of the investigation into Jack's situation. With Gus Montrose (rivalry): Gus Montrose has a tense, adversarial relationship with Mr. Dodd.

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Relationship types

Family
Social
Rivalry
Other

Character groups

Main suspects and allies
Protagonist
Supporting cast and suspects
Minor associates and thieves

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Jack Dodd
family · positive
Frank Hardy
social · ambivalent
Gus Montrose
rivalry · negative
Frank Hardy
social · ambivalent
Gus Montrose
rivalry · negative
Jack Dodd
family · positive
Frank Hardy
social · ambivalent
Gus Montrose
rivalry · negative

Jack Dodd
Mr. Dodd is Jack's father, and their relationship involves concern over Jack's involvement in the mystery.
Frank Hardy
Frank interacts with Mr. Dodd as part of the investigation into Jack's situation.
Gus Montrose
Gus Montrose has a tense, adversarial relationship with Mr. Dodd.
Frank Hardy
Frank interacts with Mr. Dodd as part of the investigation into Jack's situation.
Gus Montrose
Gus Montrose has a tense, adversarial relationship with Mr. Dodd.
Jack Dodd
Mr. Dodd is Jack's father, and their relationship involves concern over Jack's involvement in the mystery.
Frank Hardy
Frank interacts with Mr. Dodd as part of the investigation into Jack's situation.
Gus Montrose
Gus Montrose has a tense, adversarial relationship with Mr. Dodd.

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Mr. Dodd appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

II: Circumstantial Evidence
Argues with the detectives and trooper, denies any knowledge of the stolen car.
Under Suspicion
Stunned by the accusation; protests his innocence and his family's unblemished reputation.
Out on Bail
Mr. Dodd is arrested alongside Jack and released on bail; he thanks the Hardys.
At the Farmhouse
Aroused by the commotion, arms himself with an old rifle, and participates in guarding the gully roads.
The Roundup
Confronts Dan with a rifle on the Shore Road, assisting in the capture.
The Mystery Solved
Cleared of all suspicion; relieved that charges are withdrawn.

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