# Roseanne Cane — Gladiator character guide

> Roseanne Cane in Gladiator by Philip Wylie.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Roseanne

**First appearance:** 0003-ii

## Who they are

A young woman from Hugo's hometown who he is fond of.

## Relationships

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

_romantic_

Roseanne Cane is a romantic interest of Hugo, with a relationship that is passionate but ultimately doomed by his secret.

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

_romantic_

Roseanne Cane is a romantic interest of Hugo, with a relationship that is passionate but ultimately doomed by his secret.

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

_romantic_

Roseanne Cane is a romantic interest of Hugo, with a relationship that is passionate but ultimately doomed by his secret.

## In the story

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

Cane's wife, a refined woman from a wealthy family, who shows subtle kindness and shares a moment of connection with Hugo.

### [The Burden of the Secret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/gladiator_se/chapters/xx)

Mentioned in Hugo's reflections as a lost refuge; he mourns the end of their relationship and wonders what she thinks of him now.

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