The Iron Heel · Character
John Carlson
A working-class man and socialist supporter.
minor
Also known as Carlson
First appearance: iii jackson s arm
John Carlson's tie to Philip Wickson is one of the pressures that moves The Iron Heel—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A loyal comrade and former soldier who helps Avis at the refuge; has been a socialist for twenty-two years.
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- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse Associates and Allies
- Capitalist Oligarchy Defenders
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the narrator, Avis Everhard, witnesses the wounded slave’s ut…
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- Philip Wickson
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