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Frank Reade

A character known for his criminal exploits.

minor

Also known as Frank

First appearance: iv

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Character Web

11 connections

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JCJohn CorbettTHThomasJBJack BlackFJFrank JamesJJJesse JamesFRFrank Reade

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Historical outlaws and reformers
  • Diverse underworld characters
  • Key personal connections
  • Core criminal associates

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

The emotional peak occurs when the narrator’s carefully constructed facade of helpless invalidism is shattered…

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