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The Three Just Men · Character

Benton

A minor character mentioned in the story.

minor

First appearance: i the firm of oberzohn

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MLMirabelle Leic…GMGeorge ManfredGUGurtherJNJoan NewtonLELord EvingtonBEBenton

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Oberzohn associates and victims
  • Central figures and investigators

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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