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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Character groups
- Trial and Defense Team
- Extended Cast of Lycurgus and Trial
- Lycurgus Social Circle
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this excerpt, the emotional and psychological peak occurs as Clyde, isolated in the death house, is forced…
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