Manhattan Transfer · Character
Dutch Robertson
An actor and acquaintance of the bohemian crowd.
minor
Also known as Dutch Robertson, Dutch, Robinson, Dutch Robinson, Forbes Robertson in Hamlet
First appearance: section i
Dutch Robertson shows up with force in IV: Skyscraper. The page is where that presence becomes real.
In a tense scene with Frances, brandishes a pistol and complains about being watched.
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- Other
Character groups
- Bohemian and underworld figures
- Elite social climbers
- Protagonist
- Rural newcomers and war heroes
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