An American Tragedy · Character
Louise Ratterer
Thomas Ratterer's sister.
minor
Also known as Louise, Louise Ratterer
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Louise Ratterer shows up with force in Chapter XI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Tom's sister, who works in a dry-goods store.
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In Chapter XI: Tom's sister, who works in a dry-goods store. Her late arrival for dinner sets the stage for Clyde's meeting with Hortense.
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended Cast of Lycurgus and Trial
- Trial and Defense Team
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- 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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