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Manhattan Transfer · Character
Hay Schmidt
A minor character, possibly a German immigrant.
minor
Also known as Hay Schmidt, Schmidt
First appearance: section i
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- Background figures and minor characters
- Old New York and traditional values
- Protagonist
- Elite social climbers
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