The Green Hat · Character
Hugo Cypress
A friend of the narrator, often found in the social circle.
minor
Also known as Hugo, dear Hugo
First appearance: I
Hugo Cypress's tie to Iris March is one of the pressures that moves The Green Hat—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Hugo is a passenger in Iris's car, complaining about her driving and joking about being found dead on the Maidenhead road.
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With Iris March (psychological): Hugo Cypress is a sinister figure who manipulates and threatens Iris. With Iris March (psychological): Hugo Cypress is a sinister figure who manipulates and threatens Iris. With Iris…
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Relationship types
- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Central social circle
- Peripheral and minor characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak where Iris, isola…
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- Iris March
psychological · negative
Hugo Cypress is a sinister figure who manipulates and threatens Iris. How this plays out →
- Iris March
psychological · negative
Hugo Cypress is a sinister figure who manipulates and threatens Iris. How this plays out →
- Iris March
psychological · negative
Hugo Cypress is a sinister figure who manipulates and threatens Iris. How this plays out →
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Hugo Cypress appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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