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An American Tragedy · Character

Zillah Saunders

A young woman in Lycurgus society.

minor

Also known as Zillah Saunders, Zillah

First appearance: book ii

Zillah Saunders shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Stenographer to District Attorney Orville Mason, learns of the drowning from Earl Newcomb and spreads the news.
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In I: Stenographer to District Attorney Orville Mason, learns of the drowning from Earl Newcomb and spreads the…

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RARoberta AldenBBBurton BurleighABAlvin BelknapOMOrville MasonTATitus AldenZSZillah Saunders

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Cast of Lycurgus and Trial
  • Trial and Defense Team

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

In this excerpt, the emotional and psychological peak occurs as Clyde, isolated in the death house, is forced…

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See Zillah Saunders in book ii