The Haunted Bookshop · Character
Jerry Gladfist
A friend of Aubrey's who appears briefly in the story.
minor
Also known as Gladfist, Jerry
First appearance: v aubrey walks part way home and rides the rest of the way
Jerry Gladfist's tie to Roger Mifflin is one of the pressures that moves The Haunted Bookshop—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A fellow bookseller who debates Roger, advocating for supplying whatever the public wants.
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With Roger Mifflin (friendship): Jerry Gladfist is a loyal friend and fellow book lover who shares Roger's enthusiasm for literature and adventure. With Roger Mifflin (friendship): Jerry Gladfist is a loyal friend and…
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- Friendship
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- Minor references and acquaintances
- Protagonist
- Main conspirators and victims
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this scene, the emotional peak occurs when Roger casually reveals he sold *Philip Dru*—a book he despises—t…
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friendship · positive
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friendship · positive
Jerry Gladfist is a loyal friend and fellow book lover who shares Roger's enthusiasm for… How this plays out →
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friendship · positive
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See Jerry Gladfist in v aubrey walks part way home and rides the rest of the way