An American Tragedy · Character
Zella Shuman
A friend of Roberta's at the factory.
minor
Also known as Zella, Zella Shuman
First appearance: book ii
Zella Shuman shows up with force in Chapter VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Introduced to Clyde at the social; she is close with Dillard and has a freer, less restrained manner than the other girls.
Zella Shuman first appears in 0020 book ii.
In Chapter VIII: Introduced to Clyde at the social; she is close with Dillard and has a freer, less restrained manner than the other girls.
Later, in IX: Departs with Dillard, leaving Rita and Clyde alone.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Factory and Hotel Friends
- Lycurgus Social Circle
- Trial and Defense Team
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Zella Shuman in book ii