An American Tragedy · Character
Larry Doyle
A man who testifies at Clyde's trial.
minor
Also known as Doyle, Larry Doyle
First appearance: book iii
Larry Doyle shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A very handsome and well-dressed bellhop whom Clyde admires and is slightly jealous of.
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In VII: A very handsome and well-dressed bellhop whom Clyde admires and is slightly jealous of. He is noted for his grace and ease with guests. Later, in VIII: Doyle is the bellhop whose style Clyde imitates when…
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended Cast of Lycurgus and Trial
- Trial and Defense Team
- Clyde's Early Acquaintances
- Protagonist
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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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