The Leavers

by

Lisa Ko

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Hutch Character Analysis

A promoter and booker for a popular music club called Jupiter. Roland wants to impress Hutch, so he often invites him to shows, putting pressure on Daniel to give a good performance so that Psychic Hearts will be invited to play at Jupiter. Because he cares so much about what Hutch thinks, Roland alters the way he writes songs, pandering to Hutch’s preferences in a way that annoys Daniel.
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Hutch Character Timeline in The Leavers

The timeline below shows where the character Hutch appears in The Leavers. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 2
Cultural Identity and Belonging Theme Icon
...shows him a recording he made, saying he wants to change the band’s sound because Hutch—the guy who books bands at Jupiter—likes a specific kind of music. Daniel doesn’t like the... (full context)
Chapter 9
Cultural Identity and Belonging Theme Icon
Migration, Change, and Happiness Theme Icon
Self-Deception and Rationalization Theme Icon
Daniel and Roland play another show, and this time it goes well. Hutch—the Jupiter booker—is there and likes their new sound, and people who normally overlook Daniel come... (full context)