An American Tragedy · Character
Joshua Whiggam
A factory worker at the collar company.
minor
Also known as Joshua Whiggam, Whiggam
First appearance: book ii
Joshua Whiggam shows up with force in Chapter V. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Whiggam, the superintendent, escorts Clyde to the shrinking room and shows him around the factory.
Joshua Whiggam first appears in 0020 book ii.
In Chapter V: Whiggam, the superintendent, escorts Clyde to the shrinking room and shows him around the factory.
Later, in Chapter XI: Accompanies Samuel Griffiths on the factory tour and later helps Gilbert find a new role for Clyde.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Factory and Hotel Acquaintances
- Trial and Defense Team
- Extended Cast of Lycurgus and Trial
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Joshua Whiggam in book ii