The Iron Heel · Character
Owen
A socialist comrade and associate of Ernest.
minor
Also known as Mr. Owen
First appearance: v the philomaths
Owen'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 partner in a grocery firm who admits his branch store drove three small groceries out of business.
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With Ernest Everhard (friendship): Owen is a fellow socialist and ally who supports Everhard's revolutionary efforts. With Ernest Everhard (friendship): Owen is a fellow socialist and ally who supports Everhard's…
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- Friendship
- Other
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- Diverse Associates and Allies
- Protagonist
- Capitalist Oligarchy Defenders
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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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friendship · positive
Owen is a fellow socialist and ally who supports Everhard's revolutionary efforts. How this plays out →
- Ernest Everhard
friendship · positive
Owen is a fellow socialist and ally who supports Everhard's revolutionary efforts. How this plays out →
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