Gladiator · Character
Izzie
A friend of Hugo's from his childhood in the small town.
minor
First appearance: ii
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With Hugo Danner (friendship): Izzie is a loyal friend and companion to Hugo, offering emotional support during his times of crisis. With Hugo Danner (friendship): Izzie is a loyal friend and companion to Hugo, offering…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Father's Colleagues and Childhood Friends
- Protagonist
- College and Hometown Friends
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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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- Hugo Danner
friendship · positive
- Hugo Danner
friendship · positive
- Hugo Danner
friendship · positive
Relationship notes
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Izzie appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
