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8 Cards in this Set
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Arturo Bandini
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eccentric protagonist of the novel, Italian American born in Colorado, moved to LA (Bunker Hill) to pursue a career in writing during the Depression
in love with Camilla Lopez, struggling to discern his place in America |
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Camilla Lopez
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Mayan American, waitress at Columbia Buffet
hooked on weed and Sammy the Bartender |
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Vera Rivken
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house keeper for a rich Jewish family in Long Beach, Arturo sleeps with her
desperate for love after her husband left her, has deep scars on her body |
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Sammy the Bartender
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gets a ride (to Santa Ana Desert) from Camilla every night after work at the Columbia Buffet, has TB
wants to be a writer, but only for the money |
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Mr. Hellfrick
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old alcoholic that lives in Arturo's apartment building, in debt to Arturo
atheist, retired from army, friends with milkman |
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JC Hackmuth
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editor whom Arturo idolizes, publishes Arturo's stories, letters
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Mrs. Hargraves
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old woman who owns the Alta Loma Hotel (doesn't allow Jews, Mexicans)
husband Bert died 30 yrs ago |
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Willie
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the dog that arturo buys for Camilla
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