Raymie Wutherspoon

Carol Kennicott

Raymie is a timid, effeminate clerk who admires Carol from afar and becomes a pathetic figure in her attempts to bring culture to the town.

Carol Kennicott

Raymie is a timid, effeminate clerk who admires Carol from afar and becomes a pathetic figure in her attempts to bring culture to the town.

Carol Kennicott

Raymie is a timid, effeminate clerk who admires Carol from afar and becomes a pathetic figure in her attempts to bring culture to the town.

II

Mentioned by Kennicott as a singer and not 'such an awful boob,' part of the local social fabric.

II

Raymie is a bachelor shoe salesman who prides himself on cultural pursuits like poetry and movies, but reveals a narrow, censorious attitude toward literature and art.

Chapter I

Also comments on the redecorating, highlighting the town's collective attention.

IV

Sings at the party after being urged by Carol and Vida.

II

Mentioned in passing by Vida as having commented on her energy.

Chapter IX

Takes a leading role in the play, displaying earnest but clumsy acting.

IV

Raymie Wutherspoon shows Carol patent leather slippers and recalls their talks at Mrs. Gurrey's.

Chapter XI

Eagerly takes a role in the play, embodying the town's earnest but limited artistic sensibilities.

XII

Plays a role in the production, embodying the town's earnest but unpolished theatrical efforts.

Chapter XVII

Takes a leading role in the play and delivers a memorably bad performance.

Chapter XVIII

Plays the lead role in the play, delivering a wooden performance that contributes to the production's failure.

I

Opposes Shaw as improper and recommends the clean play 'His Mother's Heart.'

III

Surprisingly good as the villain, but later loses focus and tries vaudeville antics.

Chapter II

A year younger than Vida, he shares her views on art and practicality, and confides his frustrations about the Bon Ton store and his desire for a partnership.

III

Raymie seeks Vida's advice on window-trimming, clothes, and assertiveness; he practices glaring but is mocked by Harry Haydock.

IV

Accompanies Vida to Dyer's and pursues her when she tries to leave, ultimately leading to their marriage.

V

Marries Vida, becomes a one-sixth partner in the Bon Ton, gains confidence and masculine poise.

II

Raymie is out of town with Kennicott for a Spartan order event, allowing Carol and Vida to talk privately.

V

Discussed as having an essentially religious soul and potential as a rector.

I

Enlists in officers' training camp, becomes a first lieutenant, and is sent abroad.

I

Raymie writes from France about being sent to the front, slightly wounded, and made a captain.

Chapter II

Returns as Major Wutherspoon, gassed but recovering; soon becomes plain Raymie again.