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An American Tragedy · Character

Violet Taylor

A young woman in Lycurgus.

minor

Also known as VI, Violet Taylor, Violet

First appearance: book ii

Violet Taylor's tie to Clyde Griffiths is one of the pressures that moves An American Tragedy—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Clyde Griffiths (social): Violet Taylor is a minor acquaintance from Clyde's social circle, representing the working-class girls he casually interacts with. With Clyde Griffiths (social): Violet Taylor is a minor…

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See Violet Taylor in book ii

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OSOrrin ShortRJReuben JephsonFHFred HeitEGElvira GriffithsFSFrederick SellsVTViolet Taylor

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Trial and Defense Team
  • Factory and Hotel Acquaintances
  • Extended Cast of Lycurgus and Trial

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

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See Violet Taylor in book ii