Arrowsmith · Character
Pearl Robbins
A nurse at the McGurk Institute who assists Martin.
minor
Also known as Miss Pearl Robbins, Pearl Robbins, Pearl
First appearance: Chapter II
Pearl Robbins shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
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In IV: Dr. Tubbs's secretary; a stately woman who greets Martin warmly. Later, in Chapter II: Secretary to Tubbs, mentioned as a potential…
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- Other
Character groups
- Core Characters & Mentors
- Expedition Patrons & Scientists
- Minor Characters & Background Figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this passage, Martin reaches his emotional and psychological peak by confronting his deepest fear—not of fa…
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See Pearl Robbins in Chapter II