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An American Tragedy · Character

Nina Temple

A young woman in Lycurgus society.

minor

Also known as Nina, Nina Temple

First appearance: book ii

Nina Temple shows up with force in Chapter XXVI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Dances with Clyde and teases him about his obvious interest in Sondra.
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GCGrant CranstonBGBert GettlerCWConstance WynantSFStuart FinchleyBGBella GriffithsNTNina Temple

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Cast of Lycurgus and Trial
  • Lycurgus Social Circle

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

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See Nina Temple in book ii