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The Iron Heel · Character

Mr. Calvin

A businessman and member of the Philomaths club.

minor

Also known as a Mr. Calvin

First appearance: v the philomaths

Mr. Calvin's tie to Ernest Everhard is one of the pressures that moves The Iron Heel—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

A small businessman who speaks about returning to the principles of the forefathers and later engages in debate with Ernest.
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With Ernest Everhard (rivalry): Mr. Calvin is a capitalist opponent who clashes with Everhard over economic and political ideology. With Ernest Everhard (rivalry): Mr. Calvin is a capitalist opponent who clashes with…

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5 connections

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EEErnest EverhardPWPhilip WicksonDBDr. BallingfordMAMr. AsmunsenHAHartmanMCMr. Calvin

Relationship types

  • Rivalry
  • Other

Character groups

  • Diverse Associates and Allies
  • Protagonist
  • Capitalist Oligarchy Defenders

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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