An American Tragedy · Character
Paul Shiel
A bellhop colleague of Clyde.
minor
Also known as Shiel, Paul Shiel, Paul
First appearance: i
Paul Shiel shows up with force in IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Participates in the dinner and reminisces about past adventures with the group.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Clemency and Spiritual Advisors
- Lycurgus Social Circle
- Clyde's Early Acquaintances
- Trial and Defense Team
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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