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Mr. Lahitte

A male character, possibly a friend or associate, with limited presence.

minor

Also known as Lahitte

First appearance: i

Mr. Lahitte shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

His lecture is revealed as fraudulent and empty, yet Miriam pities him as she recognizes his lack of substance.
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In IV: His lecture is revealed as fraudulent and empty, yet Miriam pities him as she recognizes his lack of substance. Later, in V: Present at breakfast, engages in a philosophical banter with Mr. Shatov, and is the…

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MHMiriam HendersonMSMr. ShatovNENewmanMLMr. Lahitte

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Background and referenced figures
  • Protagonist
  • Miriam's social circle

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

The emotional peak occurs as the protagonist’s idealized vision of the white house—a symbol of wealth’s perman…

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