# Secretary — The Hairy Ape character guide

> Secretary in The Hairy Ape by Eugene O’Neill.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Secretary Sarcastically, Secretary Sharply

**First appearance:** 0006-scene-iv

## Who they are

The officious secretary of the I.W.W. local who interviews Yank.

## Relationships

### [Yank](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_hairy_ape_se/characters/yank)

_professional_

Yank's interactions with the secretary are marked by class resentment and defiance.

### [Long](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_hairy_ape_se/characters/long)

_professional_

Long, a sailor, has minimal professional interaction with the secretary, likely regarding ship business.

### [Yank](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_hairy_ape_se/characters/yank)

_professional_

The secretary interacts with Yank as part of the ship's administrative hierarchy, often dismissively.

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