# Dick Larrabee — David Harum character guide

> Dick Larrabee in David Harum by Edward Noyes Westcott.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Dick, Mr. Larrabee, Mr. Richard Larrabee

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Snapshot

A blunt, fun-loving Homeville man devoted to David Harum, whose honesty and strong likes and dislikes make him both loyal ally and comic foil.

## Who they are

Dick Larrabee pursues amusement with little regard for delicacy or bashfulness, yet he is fundamentally honest and fiercely loyal to David, whom he cannot fully fathom. His strong opinions and easy sociability place him at the center of local horse-trading and village talk. He matters because his devotion to David, and his failure to understand him completely, throw David's complexity into sharper relief for John and the reader.

## Relationships

### [David Harum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/characters/david_harum)

_friendship_

Dick Larrabee is a friend and occasional drinking companion of David Harum.

### [David Harum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/characters/david_harum)

_friendship_

Dick Larrabee is a friend and occasional drinking companion of David Harum.

### [David Harum](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/characters/david_harum)

_friendship_

Dick Larrabee is a friend and occasional drinking companion of David Harum.

## In the story

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/chapters/xiv)

Witnesses the altercation and laughs at Bill's defeat, later praises John's quick action.

### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/chapters/xxviii)

Dick Larrabee jokes with John about the counterfeit money, revealing David's playful intentions and his own loyalty to David.

### [The Second Winter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/chapters/xxx)

Mentioned as the recipient of David's remarks about Polly's favoritism toward John.

### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/david_harum_se/chapters/xxxi)

Listens to David's story about John's driving and shares in the praise.

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