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Tio-King

A doctor with a notable name, likely a minor character.

minor

Also known as Dr. Tio-King, Doctor Tio-King, Doctor Tio

First appearance: i

Tio-King shows up with force in IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In IX: Dr. Tio-King, a Chinese passenger whose reading material is Louis Cornaro's work on longevity. Later, in XI: Doctor; advises…

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SFSir Francis Tr…POPopofCOCornaroMCMadame CaternaMHMiss Horatia B…TITio-King

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  • Minor named individuals
  • Central characters and companions
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the narrator awakens from his dream, which vividly depicts th…

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