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The Three Hostages · Character
Colonel Arbuthnot
Sandy's father, a military man.
minor
Also known as Arbuthnot
First appearance: v the thursday club
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- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the psychological peak where Hannay, wounded and pursued,…
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