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Bert Gettler

A friend and fellow bellhop of Clyde.

minor

Also known as Bert, Gettler, Gil, Bob

First appearance: i

Bert Gettler shows up with force in Chapter XIV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a former escort of Hortense; a shoe salesman who is too careful with money to be useful to her.
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EGEmily GriffithsFSFrederick SellsABAlvin BelknapGNGeorge NewtonNTNina TempleBGBert Gettler

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Lycurgus Social Circle
  • Trial and Defense Team
  • Extended Cast of Lycurgus and Trial

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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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