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An American Tragedy · Character

Fred Heit

A coroner involved in the investigation.

minor

Also known as Fred, Heit

First appearance: book iii

Fred Heit shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Coroner of Cataraqui County, receives the initial report of the drowning at Big Bittern and organizes the investigation.
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In I: Coroner of Cataraqui County, receives the initial report of the drowning at Big Bittern and organizes the investigation. Later, in Chapter II: The coroner who examines Roberta's body and becomes convinced of foul…

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VTViolet TaylorEGEmily GriffithsWTWallace TroneCGClifford GoldenGCGrant CranstonFHFred Heit

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  • Other

Character groups

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

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Fred Heit in book iii