Erewhon · Character
Yram
The jailer's daughter whose quiet decency toward a captive stranger exposes the gap between Erewhon's harsh laws and its people's private kindness.
supporting
First appearance: VIII: In Prison
As a supporting figure in Erewhon, Yram is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The jailor's daughter who teaches the narrator the language and shows him kindness.
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- Erewhonian Characters and References
- Protagonist
- Erewhonian Society and Love Interest
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- Closing
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