Gladiator · Character
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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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Romantic Interests and War Comrade
- Protagonist
- College and Hometown Friends
- Extended Acquaintances and Minor Characters
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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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See Iris in Chapter VIII