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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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MKMuriel KaneAPAnthony PatchOHOld HalloranGGGloria GilbertPAParker AllisonSCSammy Carleton

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  • Other

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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.

SetupBreaking pointAftermathClimax
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  • Closing

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See Sammy Carleton in ii portrait of a siren