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An American Tragedy · Character

Ed Swenk

A bellhop friend of Clyde.

minor

Also known as young Swenk, Swenk, Ed Swenk

First appearance: i

Ed Swenk shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referred to as 'young Swenk' in the text, he is one of the bellhops who appears to take over shifts.
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RARoberta AldenHBHortense BriggsSFSondra FinchleyHBHarley BaggottVTViolet TaylorESEd Swenk

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

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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