An American Tragedy · Character

Myra Griffiths

Clyde's younger sister.

minor

Also known as Myra

First appearance: book i

Myra Griffiths shows up with force in Chapter I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The elder, plain, and intellectual daughter who is saddened by her lack of social success and marriage prospects.

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Chapter I
The elder, plain, and intellectual daughter who is saddened by her lack of social success and marriage prospects.
II
Shows interest in seeing what Clyde is like.
Chapter VI
Shows interest in Clyde after hearing her father's positive description, but wonders why he came to Lycurgus.
IX
Welcomes Clyde warmly, showing curiosity and sympathy; sees something of herself in his nervousness.
Chapter X
Senses Clyde's loneliness and offers him a kind word, suggesting he might come to like Lycurgus and hinting at future invitations.
XXVIII
Clyde's cousin; accompanied Bella to the Gloversville party.

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