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Peter Willard

A large, tall golfer whose hopeless form is matched only by his passion for the game and his loyalty to his equally hapless friend James Todd.

supporting

Also known as Willard, Peter, Willie

First appearance: archibald s benefit

As a supporting figure in Golf Stories, Peter Willard is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Large and tall golfer, deeply devoted to the game; he and James Todd are inseparable friends and equally poor players.
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Peter Willard and James Todd are the club's most devoted and least talented pair, bound by a friendship so inevitable it rivals ham and eggs. They play from dawn to dusk, ring the office to skip work, and read golf…

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Character Web

21 connections

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EDEdgar DentonMFMiss ForresterLBLittle Braid V…CBCrispin BlakeneyRBRalph BinghamPWPeter Willard

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Forgetful and reflective golfers
  • Central and hapless golfers
  • Minor and comic ensemble
  • Eccentric and entangled golfers
  • Minor romantic golfers
  • Background golfers

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

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See Peter Willard in archibald s benefit

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Peter Willard appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See Peter Willard in archibald s benefit