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Iris

A woman Hugo meets and becomes involved with in New York.

minor

First appearance: Chapter VIII

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In Chapter VIII: Hugo recalls his encounter with her; she later keeps her longing for him as a memory after their night…

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Character Web

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HDHugo DannerLFLefty ForesmanCHCharlotteBEBessieVMValentine Mitc…IRIris

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Romantic Interests and War Comrade
  • Protagonist
  • College and Hometown Friends
  • Extended Acquaintances and Minor Characters

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Narrative arc

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • 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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See Iris in Chapter VIII
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