To Cuba and Back · Character
Dr. Howe
A doctor and his wife, fellow travelers or acquaintances in Cuba.
minor
Also known as Dr. and Mrs. Howe, Mrs. Howe
First appearance: iv
Dr. Howe shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In V: Dr. S. G. Howe is met alongside Mr. Parker; he enjoys the warm weather and is described as a benefactor of his race. Later, in XVII: Dr. Howe invites the narrator to attend the trial of Señor Maestri and provides…
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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The narrative climax occurs in the juxtaposition of the trivial, universal Cuban habit of smoking—where a dyin…
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See Dr. Howe in iv