The Hairy Ape · Character
Secretary
The officious secretary of the I.W.W. local who interviews Yank.
minor
Also known as Secretary Sarcastically, Secretary Sharply
First appearance: scene iv
Secretary's tie to Yank is one of the pressures that moves The Hairy Ape—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Secretary first appears in 0006 scene iv.
With Yank (professional): Yank's interactions with the secretary are marked by class resentment and defiance. With Long (professional): Long, a sailor, has minimal professional interaction with the secretary, likely regarding ship business. With Yank (professional): The secretary interacts with Yank as part of the ship's administrative hierarchy, often dismissively.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Antagonists and Adversaries
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Yank
professional · negative
Yank's interactions with the secretary are marked by class resentment and defiance. How this plays out →
- Long
professional · neutral
- Yank
professional · negative
Yank's interactions with the secretary are marked by class resentment and defiance. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Secretary in scene iv