McTeague · Character
Uncle Oelbermann
Trina's wealthy uncle who manages her lottery winnings.
minor
Also known as Oelbermann, Mr. Oelbermann
First appearance: Chapter VIII
Uncle Oelbermann shows up with force in Chapter VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Trina's wealthy relative who runs a wholesale toy store in the Mission; he agrees to invest Trina's lottery winnings at six percent interest.
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In Chapter VIII: Trina's wealthy relative who runs a wholesale toy store in the Mission; he agrees to invest Trina's lottery winnings at six percent interest. Later, in Chapter XIX: Uncle Oelbermann manages Trina's…
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- Polk Street community
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Uncle Oelbermann in Chapter VIII