The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge · Character
William S. Tyler
A professor at Amherst College who taught Coolidge Greek and classics.
minor
Also known as Professor William S. Tyler
First appearance: ii seeking my education
William S. Tyler's tie to Calvin Coolidge is one of the pressures that moves The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
William S. Tyler first appears in 0003 ii seeking my education.
With Calvin Coolidge (social): Tyler was likely a college acquaintance or fellow student from Coolidge's time at Amherst. With Thomas Jefferson (psychological): Tyler, as a historical figure or writer, referenced Jefferson in his works or teachings.
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- Social
- Psychological
- Other
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- Influential Figures and Family
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Calvin Coolidge
social · positive
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- Thomas Jefferson
psychological · positive
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