O Pioneers! · Character
Mr. Schwartz
Jewish merchant in the town.
minor
First appearance: part ii neighboring fields
Mr. Schwartz shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The warden of the state penitentiary; receives Alexandra and arranges her meeting with Frank.
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- Other
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- Minor Characters and Neighbors
- Bergson Family and Associates
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Mr. Schwartz in part ii neighboring fields