A Gentleman of Leisure · Character

Arthur Mifflin

A cheerful and loyal friend of Jimmy, often involved in his schemes.

minor

Also known as Mifflin, Arthur, Good old Arthur

First appearance: a gentleman of leisure

Arthur Mifflin's tie to Jimmy Pitt is one of the pressures that moves A Gentleman of Leisure—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

An actor and friend of Jimmy; defends Jimmy's character and accepts the bet.

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Arthur Mifflin first appears in 0001 a gentleman of leisure.

With Jimmy Pitt (friendship): Arthur and Jimmy are close friends and confidants, with Arthur often providing comic relief and support for Jimmy's romantic endeavors. With Jimmy Pitt (friendship): Arthur and Jimmy are close friends and confidants, with Arthur often providing comic relief and support for Jimmy's romantic endeavors. With Jimmy Pitt (friendship): Arthur and Jimmy are close friends and confidants, with Arthur often providing comic relief and support for Jimmy's romantic endeavors.

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Friendship
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Character groups

Main social circle
Protagonist
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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Jimmy Pitt
friendship · positive
Arthur and Jimmy are close friends and confidants, with Arthur often providing comic… How this plays out →
Jimmy Pitt
friendship · positive
Arthur and Jimmy are close friends and confidants, with Arthur often providing comic… How this plays out →
Jimmy Pitt
friendship · positive
Arthur and Jimmy are close friends and confidants, with Arthur often providing comic… How this plays out →

Jimmy Pitt
Arthur and Jimmy are close friends and confidants, with Arthur often providing comic relief and support for Jimmy's romantic endeavors.
Jimmy Pitt
Arthur and Jimmy are close friends and confidants, with Arthur often providing comic relief and support for Jimmy's romantic endeavors.
Jimmy Pitt
Arthur and Jimmy are close friends and confidants, with Arthur often providing comic relief and support for Jimmy's romantic endeavors.

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In the story

Arthur Mifflin appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

I: Jimmy Makes a Bet
An actor and friend of Jimmy; defends Jimmy's character and accepts the bet.
II: The New Pyramus and Thisbe
Mifflin is a successful actor who teases Jimmy about his romantic predicament and offers advice. He is portrayed as witty and supportive.
An Exhibition Performance
Arthur is briefly contacted by telephone; he is the co-conspirator in the original plan to burgle a house and gives reluctant permission for Spike to join.
IX: A New Friend and an Old One
Mentioned as one of Jimmy's friends from the Strollers' who missed him after he left New York.
XXV: Explanations and an Interruption
Mentioned as the actor friend who inspired Jimmy's burglary bet.

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