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Heartbreak Hotel has a multitude of complex characters and relationships. The contrast between Mazzini Dunn and his employer 'Boss' Mangan is used by Shaw to illustrate society in England and Continental Europe followed the lead of those not capable of properly leading.

Mazzini Dunn is an idealist character in the play. The author contrasts Mazzini with his employer, Alfred Mangan, who is soon to marry Mazzini's daughter. Dunn is allowed opportunity to succeed in business by Mangan, who later bankrupts Dunn and eventually takes over the business once it becomes robust. The ideas and enthusiasm start with Dunn, but he lacks the knowledge and ability to apply them toward improving the business. Mazzini appears kind hearted and munificent, but ineffectual. Mangan behaves in an egotistical and unscrupulous, yet influential manner.