Madeline Fox

Martin Arrowsmith

Madeline is a flirtatious, socially ambitious woman who briefly pursues Martin during his medical school days, representing a conventional path he rejects.

Martin Arrowsmith

Madeline is a flirtatious, socially ambitious woman who briefly pursues Martin during his medical school days, representing a conventional path he rejects.

Martin Arrowsmith

Madeline is a flirtatious, socially ambitious woman who briefly pursues Martin during his medical school days, representing a conventional path he rejects.

IV

Madeline is a handsome, cultured, and opinionated girl who considers herself a connoisseur of literature and tennis. She values social position and practicality, which creates tension with Martin's scientific idealism.

VII

Martin occasionally thinks of her during the summer and feels devastatingly lonely for her.

I

Martin turns to her again after considering dropping out of medical school.

II

Hosts the New Year's party, displaying tact and social skill as she manages guests and flirts with Martin.

III

The object of Martin's desire; she is present but constrained by her mother's presence, and shares a brief, sweet kiss with Martin.

IV

Organizes an orgy of jocund but tiring entertainments; calls Martin 'Martykins'; is described as a literary bird who knows all about literature except how to read.

V

Confesses her insecurities and academic failures to Martin, revealing her fear of returning to her hometown and her desire to be taken seriously.

VI

Whispers to Martin about attending church with her mother; chatters chastely during the service.

VII

Continues to badger Martin about his vulgarity and ambition, leading to their final quarrel.

Chapter VI

Martin's fiancée; their engagement is strained by intellectual and religious differences.

I

Corresponds with Martin over the summer, re-engages with him, but later sneers at his friends and interests.

II

Mentioned as the recipient of Martin's inconsistent, scrawled letters during his busy junior year.

III

Martin's fiancée; he neglects her while pursuing Leora.

IV

Martin's fiancée; she is affectionate and trusting, unaware of his feelings for Leora.

V

Condescends to Leora during lunch, then gracefully withdraws after learning of Martin's double engagement.

VII

Madeline is a romantic interest of Martin, representing societal expectations of marriage and conformity.

I

Mentioned as the object of a rousing duel in contrast to Leora's serene comradeship.

VI

Mentioned as one of the 'Nice American Girls' Martin was aware of before his marriage.