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Marco

An Italian immigrant, part of the city's diverse fabric.

minor

Also known as Marco wazzahell, Marco

First appearance: section i

Marco shows up with force in II: Metropolis. The page is where that presence becomes real.

An older anarchist who speaks of revolution and the awakening of the working class.
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Character Web

6 connections

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JHJimmy HerfEREmile RigaudCJCongo JakeETEd ThatcherMRMadame RigaudMAMarco

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Background figures and minor characters
  • Protagonist
  • Immigrants and working class
  • Theater and entertainment world
  • Elite social climbers
  • Drinking companions and quiet spouses

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional and psychological peak occurs when Ellen, confronted with the word "Sarajevo" and the impending…

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See Marco in section i