How the Other Half Lives · Character
Mr. A. T. White
A reformer or philanthropist involved in tenement improvement.
minor
Also known as White, Mr. White
First appearance: XXIV: What Has Been Done
Mr. A. T. White's tie to The Chinese is one of the pressures that moves How the Other Half Lives—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Not explicitly mentioned in this chapter.
Mr. A. T. White first appears in 0028 xxiv what has been done.
With The Chinese (rivalry): Mr. A. T. White and The Chinese are in opposition, reflecting tensions between reformers and immigrant communities. With The Boy (professional): Mr. A. T. White interacts with The Boy in a reform or investigative context.
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Tenement Inhabitants and Reformers
- Protagonist
- Authority Figures and Ethnic Types
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- The Chinese
rivalry · negative
- The Boy
professional · ambivalent
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