June Moon · Character

Paul Sears

A wealthy older man with an easy manner and a taste for other people's prospects, Paul offers Fred a hand that may be reaching for something else.

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Also known as Paul, Paul This fella, Paul Prompting, Paul To Goldie, Paul Uncomfortably, Paul Lightly, Fred Paul, Maxie Paul, Paul Old man Goebel, Paul Sure, Paul⁠—his

First appearance: june moon

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

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With Lucille (romantic): Lucille and Paul share a passionate but turbulent romantic relationship, filled with attraction and conflict. With Mr. Stevens (rivalry): Mr. Stevens and Paul Sears are competitors, likely for business or for Lucille's attention, creating tension. With Fred Stevens (rivalry): Fred and Paul are antagonists, clashing over Lucille and possibly other personal or business matters.

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Character Web

19 connections

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Relationship types

Romantic
Rivalry
Professional

Character groups

Fred's social circle
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

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Relationships

Lucille
romantic · ambivalent
Lucille and Paul share a passionate but turbulent romantic relationship, filled with… How this plays out →
Mr. Stevens
rivalry · negative
Fred Stevens
rivalry · negative
Maxie
rivalry · negative
Edna Baker
professional · neutral
Fred Stevens
rivalry · negative
Lucille
romantic · ambivalent
Lucille and Paul share a passionate but turbulent romantic relationship, filled with… How this plays out →

Lucille
Lucille and Paul share a passionate but turbulent romantic relationship, filled with attraction and conflict.
Mr. Stevens
Mr. Stevens and Paul Sears are competitors, likely for business or for Lucille's attention, creating tension.
Fred Stevens
Fred and Paul are antagonists, clashing over Lucille and possibly other personal or business matters.
Maxie
Maxie and Paul are at odds, likely due to Paul's treatment of Maxie or his conflict with Fred.
Edna Baker
Edna interacts with Paul in a business context, likely as a secretary to Mr. Stevens, maintaining formal relations.
Fred Stevens
Fred and Paul are antagonists, clashing over Lucille and possibly other personal or business matters.
Lucille
Lucille and Paul share a passionate but turbulent romantic relationship, filled with attraction and conflict.

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