The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge · Character
Mr. Hammond
A local figure in Coolidge's early political circles in Massachusetts.
minor
Also known as Hammond
First appearance: iii the law and politics
Mr. Hammond's tie to Judge Field is one of the pressures that moves The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Coolidge's law office mentor; elected District Attorney while Coolidge was a student.
Mr. Hammond first appears in 0004 iii the law and politics.
With Judge Field (professional): Judge Field and Mr. Hammond likely had a professional relationship, possibly in legal or business dealings.
In II: Seeking My Education: Coolidge's law office mentor; elected District Attorney while Coolidge was a student.
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- Professional
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- Influential Figures and Family
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Judge Field
professional · positive
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