# Maxie — June Moon character guide

> Maxie in June Moon by Ring Lardner.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Maxie Yah, Maxie Brightly, Maxie Who, Maxie Who has never stopped playing, Maxie Gently, Maxie Fine, Maxie Whereabouts, Maxie Paul, Maxie All, Maxie Fagan, Maxie Crossing, Maxie— Mr. Schwartz, Mr. Schwartz, Maxie⁠

**First appearance:** 0002-june-moon

## Who they are

Fred's piano-playing pal, a wisecracking realist who has heard every melody and every excuse, and trusts neither the tunes nor the men who sell them.

## Relationships

### [Edna Baker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/june_moon_se/characters/edna_baker)

_friendship_

Edna and Maxie are close companions, often seen together, suggesting a loyal and supportive friendship.

### [Mr. Stevens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/june_moon_se/characters/mr_stevens)

_professional_

Maxie serves Mr. Stevens, likely as a chauffeur or handyman, with a loyal but subordinate role.

### [Fred Stevens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/june_moon_se/characters/fred_stevens)

_friendship_

Fred and Maxie share a friendly bond, with Maxie often acting as a confidant or ally to Fred.

### [Lucille](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/june_moon_se/characters/lucille)

_psychological_

Lucille uses Maxie as a pawn or messenger, manipulating him for her own schemes.

### [Paul Sears](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/june_moon_se/characters/paul_sears)

_rivalry_

Maxie and Paul are at odds, likely due to Paul's treatment of Maxie or his conflict with Fred.

### [Goldie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/june_moon_se/characters/goldie)

_romantic_

Goldie and Maxie have a flirtatious or romantic connection, though it may be lighthearted.

### [Fred Stevens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/june_moon_se/characters/fred_stevens)

_friendship_

Fred and Maxie share a friendly bond, with Maxie often acting as a confidant or ally to Fred.

### [Edna Baker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/june_moon_se/characters/edna_baker)

_friendship_

Edna and Maxie are close companions, often seen together, suggesting a loyal and supportive friendship.

### [Lucille](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/june_moon_se/characters/lucille)

_psychological_

Lucille uses Maxie as a pawn or messenger, manipulating him for her own schemes.

### [Lucille](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/june_moon_se/characters/lucille)

_psychological_

Lucille uses Maxie as a pawn or messenger, manipulating him for her own schemes.

### [Mr. Stevens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/june_moon_se/characters/mr_stevens)

_professional_

Maxie serves Mr. Stevens, likely as a chauffeur or handyman, with a loyal but subordinate role.

### [Fred Stevens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/june_moon_se/characters/fred_stevens)

_friendship_

Fred and Maxie share a friendly bond, with Maxie often acting as a confidant or ally to Fred.

## Links

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