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An American Tragedy · Character

Miller Nicholson

A lawyer who assists the prosecution.

minor

Also known as Miller Nicholson, Nicholson

First appearance: book iii

Miller Nicholson shows up with force in Chapter: XXX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A fellow death row inmate, a lawyer convicted of poisoning, who offers Clyde encouragement and advice.
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In Chapter: XXX: A fellow death row inmate, a lawyer convicted of poisoning, who offers Clyde encouragement and advice. Later, in XXXI: Executed; sends Clyde books (Robinson Crusoe and Arabian Nights) before his death;…

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Character Web

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GGGilbert Griffi…JTJill TrumbullRDRita DickermanABAlvin BelknapSFSondra FinchleyMNMiller Nicholson

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Lycurgus Socialites and Prosecution
  • Trial and Defense Team

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Miller Nicholson in book iii