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An Analysis Of Count Olaf's First Impressions
The rising action that takes place is when the Baudelaire children arrive to Count Olaf's large home. They expected a nicer home and parent but the children did not want to be picky and judgmental. First impressions are not always right, but this one was definitely a correct first impression as Count Olaf is not a marvelous parent indeed. Out of the whole house, or mansion, they shared one room with one bed. There were hundreds of bedrooms in the mansion, but being the selfish person he is, Count Olaf prohibited multiple rooms for the children to sleep

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