Magnificent Obsession · Character
Clif Merrick
A cousin of Bobby, involved in family business.
minor
Also known as Clif, Clif Merrick
First appearance: II
Clif Merrick shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Bobby's father, a drunkard who bullied his son and was despised by his wife; died of pneumonia when Bobby was twelve.
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In II: Bobby's father, a drunkard who bullied his son and was despised by his wife; died of pneumonia when Bobby was twelve. Later, in IX: Clif is mentioned as having been excited by the hog-dressing story, contrasting…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Bobby's family and associates
- Helen's social circle
- Supporting characters and community
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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