An American Tragedy · Character
Gertrude Trumbull
A member of the Trumbull family in Lycurgus.
minor
Also known as Gertrude, Gertrude Trumbull
First appearance: book ii
Gertrude Trumbull shows up with force in XXV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Teases Clyde at the party, questions him about his love life and compares him to Gilbert.
Gertrude Trumbull first appears in 0020 book ii.
In XXV: Teases Clyde at the party, questions him about his love life and compares him to Gilbert.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Lycurgus Socialites and Prosecution
- Lycurgus Social Circle
- Trial and Defense Team
- Factory and Hotel Acquaintances
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In this excerpt, the emotional and psychological peak occurs as Clyde, isolated in the death house, is forced…
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See Gertrude Trumbull in book ii