“We” · Character
Raymond Orteig
Hotel owner who offered the Orteig Prize for the New York-Paris flight.
minor
First appearance: IX: San Diego–St. Louis–New York
Raymond Orteig's tie to Charles Lindbergh is one of the pressures that moves “We”—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Sponsor of the Orteig Prize, representing the collective support for the flight.
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With Charles Lindbergh (professional): Raymond Orteig offered the Orteig Prize that motivated Lindbergh's transatlantic flight, making them prize patron and recipient. With Charles Lindbergh (professional): Raymond…
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- Professional
Character groups
- Lindbergh's Support Network
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Charles Lindbergh
professional · positive
Raymond Orteig offered the Orteig Prize that motivated Lindbergh's transatlantic flight,… How this plays out →
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professional · positive
Raymond Orteig offered the Orteig Prize that motivated Lindbergh's transatlantic flight,… How this plays out →
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