Gladiator · Character
Aunt Emma
Hugo's aunt, who lives with the family for a time.
minor
Also known as Emma
First appearance: i
Aunt Emma shows up with force in Chapter XI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned by Shayne as a wealthy, useless aunt he detests.
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In Chapter XI: Mentioned by Shayne as a wealthy, useless aunt he detests. Later, in XIV: Mentioned in Hugo's thoughts as part of Tom's…
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- Other
Character groups
- Extended Acquaintances and Minor Characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story’s dramatic climax because Hugo’s act of writing the letter forces him to confront the full w…
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