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Iwan Pfeiffer

A German chemist working for the Oberzohns.

minor

Also known as Pfeiffer

First appearance: i the firm of oberzohn

Iwan Pfeiffer shows up with force in VIII: The House of Oberzohn. The page is where that presence becomes real.

One of the two criminals living in Oberzohn's house, described as lean, hollow-faced, and pitiless.
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In VIII: The House of Oberzohn: One of the two criminals living in Oberzohn's house, described as lean, hollow-faced, and pitiless. Later, in XVI: Rath Hall: Quarrels with Gurther and is warned by Oberzohn about police…

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GUGurtherGMGeorge ManfredLGLeon GonsalezDEDr. Eruc Oberz…RPRaymond PoiccartIPIwan Pfeiffer

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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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