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An American Tragedy · Character

Earl Newcomb

A bellhop colleague of Clyde.

minor

Also known as Earl, Earl Newcomb, Newcomb

First appearance: I

Earl Newcomb shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Secretary to the coroner, assists Heit by taking notes and preparing subpoenas for the trip to Big Bittern.
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In I: Secretary to the coroner, assists Heit by taking notes and preparing subpoenas for the trip to Big Bittern. Later, in Chapter II:…

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EGEmily GriffithsTATitus AldenRDRita DickermanGGGilbert Griffi…VTViolet TaylorENEarl Newcomb

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Trial and Defense Team

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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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