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- A new beginning and a climax, together.4.13 — Part 4 Chapter 13 (52% in)
- If Hopton Stoddard wished a worthy memorial to his name, a grand climax of his generosity, to what nobler purpose could he dedicate his money than to the Hopton Stoddard Home for Subnormal Children, Toohey pointed out to him emphatically; to the poor little blighted ones for whom nobody cared.2.10 — Part 2 Chapter 10 (69% in)
- That, Peter, is the climax of what you can expect from life.2.11 — Part 2 Chapter 11 (2% in)
- The attorney had reserved Dominique for his climax, partly because he expected a great deal from her, and partly because he was worried; she was the only unrehearsed witness; she had refused to be coached.2.12 — Part 2 Chapter 12 (85% in)
- His voice was hoarse after two hours of reading aloud and he had read the climax of his play on a single long breath.3.6 — Part 3 Chapter 6 (3% in)
- When he entered, she saw him looking at the mob of guests as if he did not realize that such a mob was appropriate to a Grand Opera premiere or a royal rummage sale, not to the solemn climax of his life.3.7 — Part 3 Chapter 7 (25% in)
There are no more uses of "climax" in The Fountainhead.
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