Brewster’s Millions · Character
Paul Pettingill
A rising young artist with more talent than business sense, hired by Brewster to redecorate rooms and quietly rival him for Barbara Drew's attention.
supporting
Also known as Pettingill, Paul
First appearance: Monty Cristo
As a supporting figure in Brewster’s Millions, Paul Pettingill is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Host of the birthday dinner in his studio.
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With Montgomery Brewster (friendship): Paul Pettingill is a friend and fellow baseball player who joins Montgomery's adventures. With Montgomery Brewster (friendship): Paul Pettingill is a friend and fellow baseball…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Close friends and allies
- Social circle and rivals
- Family, servants, and minor acquaintances
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Monty’s decision to veto Dan’s shooting trip and book passage to New York on the fastest boat marks the emotio…
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- Montgomery Brewster
friendship · positive
Paul Pettingill is a friend and fellow baseball player who joins Montgomery's adventures. How this plays out →
- Montgomery Brewster
friendship · positive
Paul Pettingill is a friend and fellow baseball player who joins Montgomery's adventures. How this plays out →
- Montgomery Brewster
friendship · positive
Paul Pettingill is a friend and fellow baseball player who joins Montgomery's adventures. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Paul Pettingill in Monty CristoIn the story
Paul Pettingill appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- A Birthday Dinner
- Monty Cristo
- XV: The Cut Direct
- XVII: The New Tenderfoot
- Fairyland
- Prince and Peasants
- The Night Before
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See Paul Pettingill in Monty Cristo