The Beautiful and Damned · Character
Sammy Carleton
A young man who briefly courts Gloria before her marriage.
minor
Also known as Sammy Carleton, Sammy, Dear Mr. Carleton, Mr. Carleton, Mr. ’ Carleton
First appearance: ii portrait of a siren
Sammy Carleton shows up with force in I: A Matter of Civilization. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as a character in Dorothy's past; he is one of the three men who have 'had' her.
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- Minor acquaintances and background figures
- Primary social circle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Closing
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