# Mr. Cane — Gladiator character guide

> Mr. Cane in Gladiator by Philip Wylie.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Cane, Cane—Ralph Cane, old man Cane

**First appearance:** 0003-ii

## Who they are

Roseanne's father, a local businessman in Hugo's hometown.

## Relationships

### [Hugo Danner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gladiator_se/characters/hugo_danner)

_social_

Mr. Cane is Roseanne's father, with whom Hugo has a strained acquaintance due to his relationship with Roseanne.

### [Hugo Danner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gladiator_se/characters/hugo_danner)

_social_

Mr. Cane is Roseanne's father, with whom Hugo has a strained acquaintance due to his relationship with Roseanne.

### [Hugo Danner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gladiator_se/characters/hugo_danner)

_social_

Mr. Cane is Roseanne's father, with whom Hugo has a strained acquaintance due to his relationship with Roseanne.

## In the story

### [Chapter XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gladiator_se/chapters/xix)

Miserly farmer who hires Hugo, exploits his labor, and refuses to advance him money for necessities.

## Links

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