Magnificent Obsession · Character

Doctor Wayne Hudson

The revered chief of Hudson's Clinic, a surgeon so devoted to his patients that his own staff must conspire to save him from himself.

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Also known as Doctor Hudson, Hudson, Wayne Hudson, the late Doctor Hudson

First appearance: Magnificent Obsession

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Deceased; his journal reveals his philosophy of anonymous altruism.

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Doctor Wayne Hudson is the beating heart of Brightwood Hospital, respected by colleagues who whisper behind his back that he is working himself to death. His staff gathers in uneasy secrecy to force him to rest, torn between loyalty and the fear of watching him collapse mid-operation. His reputation and his private convictions set the moral weather for everyone around him, even after his presence begins to fade from the wards.

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Magnificent Obsession
Deceased; his journal reveals his philosophy of anonymous altruism.
I
The brilliant brain surgeon who decides to go to Europe with his daughter, leaving his wife behind. He drowns while attempting to save Robert Merrick.
II
Deceased brain specialist; Nancy Ashford was indispensable to him and kept his secret, though he never fully acknowledged their bond.
Chapter III
Deceased; his early life and mysterious charitable acts are discussed.
V
His coded journal is the central mystery; his secret philanthropic acts are discussed.
VI
Deceased; his marriage to Helen and his expectations for her care of Joyce are recalled.
VII
Mentioned as having secretly helped Tony after a railroad accident, setting him up in business.
Chapter VIII
His journal is the focus of the chapter; described as a genius obsessed with a secret philanthropic theory and a mysterious power.

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