The Three Hostages · Character
Dominick Medina
Charismatic, cultivated, and unnervingly self-possessed, Medina draws Hannay into a contest of wits where charm itself may be the most dangerous weapon in play.
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Also known as Medina, Mr. Dominick Medina, Mr. Medina, For Medina
First appearance: III: Researches in the Subconscious
As a major figure in The Three Hostages, Dominick Medina is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Introduced by Greenslade as a possible source of the three facts; described as charming, handsome, and brilliant; Hannay is skeptical.
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Psychological
- Professional
Character groups
- Protagonist
- Core allies and family
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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- Sandy Arbuthnot
rivalry · negative
Sandy is a key adversary in the plot against Medina, representing the forces of good… How this plays out →
- Mary Hannay
psychological · negative
- Dick
rivalry · negative
- Macgillivray
rivalry · negative
- Fosse
professional · negative
- Tom Greenslade
psychological · negative
- Sandy Arbuthnot
rivalry · negative
Sandy is a key adversary in the plot against Medina, representing the forces of good… How this plays out →
- Mary Hannay
psychological · negative
- Macgillivray
rivalry · negative
- Sandy Arbuthnot
rivalry · negative
Sandy is a key adversary in the plot against Medina, representing the forces of good… How this plays out →
- Dick
rivalry · negative
- Dick
rivalry · negative
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Dominick Medina appears across 19 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- III: Researches in the Subconscious
- IV: I Make the Acquaintance of a Popular Man
- The Thursday Club
- VII: Some Experiences of a Disciple
- The Blind Spinner
- I Am Introduced to Strong Magic
- X: Confidences at a Wayside Inn
- XIII: I Visit the Fields of Eden
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