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Mr. Henderson

A customs officer who interrogates Adam on the boat.

minor

First appearance: i

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Servants and Officials
  • Social Circle Core
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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