# Mr. Melcher — Gladiator character guide

> Mr. Melcher in Gladiator by Philip Wylie.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Melcher, Willard Melcher

**First appearance:** 0009-viii

## Who they are

A wealthy businessman who employs Hugo for a time.

## Relationships

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

_professional_

Mr. Melcher is a colleague or supervisor in Hugo's professional life, often clashing with Hugo due to his extraordinary abilities.

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

_professional_

Mr. Melcher is a colleague or supervisor in Hugo's professional life, often clashing with Hugo due to his extraordinary abilities.

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

_professional_

Mr. Melcher is a colleague or supervisor in Hugo's professional life, often clashing with Hugo due to his extraordinary abilities.

## In the story

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

Arms lobbyist confronted by Hugo; after a violent demonstration, he agrees to leave Washington.

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