June Moon · Character

Fred Stevens

A restless Schenectady dreamer who quit the GE for Tin Pan Alley, Fred boards the train to New York with a head full of songs and no idea what they cost.

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Also known as Fred, Fred Martin, Fred Marion, Fred Nods, Fred Well, Fred Girls, Fred June—moon, Fred Weakly, Fred Shocked, Fred Yah, Fred Oh, Fred Yeah, Fred Lucille, Fred Paul, Fred Miss Fletcher, Fred Buddy De Sylva, Fred Mr. Hart, Fred Paul Together, Dramatis Personae Fred Stevens

First appearance: june moon

As a major figure in June Moon, Fred Stevens is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

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With Mr. Stevens (family): Fred is Mr. Stevens' son, and their frequent interactions suggest a close but possibly strained father-son dynamic. With Paul Sears (rivalry): Fred and Paul are antagonists, clashing over Lucille and possibly other personal or business matters. With Lucille (romantic): Fred is romantically interested in Lucille, but their relationship is complicated by her involvement with others.

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Character Web

19 connections

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Relationship types

Family
Rivalry
Romantic
Friendship

Character groups

Fred's social circle
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Breaking point

Benny’s emotional peak is his paranoid, self-justifying explosion over the theft of his song, where he conflat…

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Relationships

Mr. Stevens
family · ambivalent
Paul Sears
rivalry · negative
Lucille
romantic · ambivalent
Maxie
friendship · positive
Edna Baker
friendship · positive
Goldie
friendship · positive
Mr. Stevens
family · ambivalent
Lucille
romantic · ambivalent
Edna Baker
friendship · positive
Maxie
friendship · positive
Paul Sears
rivalry · negative
Maxie
friendship · positive

Mr. Stevens
Fred is Mr. Stevens' son, and their frequent interactions suggest a close but possibly strained father-son dynamic.
Paul Sears
Fred and Paul are antagonists, clashing over Lucille and possibly other personal or business matters.
Lucille
Fred is romantically interested in Lucille, but their relationship is complicated by her involvement with others.
Maxie
Fred and Maxie share a friendly bond, with Maxie often acting as a confidant or ally to Fred.
Edna Baker
Edna is a supportive friend to Fred, often offering advice or comfort in his troubles.
Goldie
Fred and Goldie are friendly acquaintances, with Goldie often involved in the social circle.
Mr. Stevens
Fred is Mr. Stevens' son, and their frequent interactions suggest a close but possibly strained father-son dynamic.
Lucille
Fred is romantically interested in Lucille, but their relationship is complicated by her involvement with others.
Edna Baker
Edna is a supportive friend to Fred, often offering advice or comfort in his troubles.
Maxie
Fred and Maxie share a friendly bond, with Maxie often acting as a confidant or ally to Fred.
Paul Sears
Fred and Paul are antagonists, clashing over Lucille and possibly other personal or business matters.
Maxie
Fred and Maxie share a friendly bond, with Maxie often acting as a confidant or ally to Fred.

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