# Arthur Inglewood — Manalive character guide > Arthur Inglewood in Manalive by G. K. Chesterton. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Inglewood, Arthur, the hapless Inglewood, The bashful and bewildered Arthur Inglewood, Mr. Inglewood **First appearance:** 0001-i-how-the-great-wind-came-to-beacon-house ## Snapshot A bashful, bewildered young man with brown eyes and a habit of noticing small beautiful things, he stumbles into romance and chaos at Beacon House. ## Who they are Arthur Inglewood is the hapless, gentle soul of the group, more comfortable with details than decisions, and quietly in love with the formidable Diana Duke. When the great wind and Innocent Smith's arrival shake the household, Inglewood finds himself laughing, proposing, and clutching branches with a creative violence he never knew he had. His transformation from timid observer to willing participant mirrors the story's argument that ordinary people can be awakened to extraordinary life. ## Relationships ### [Michael Moon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/characters/michael_moon) _friendship_ Arthur is a loyal friend to Michael, often supporting his unconventional ideas. ### [Innocent Smith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/characters/innocent_smith) _friendship_ Arthur and Innocent share a strong bond of camaraderie and mutual respect. ### [Diana Duke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/characters/diana_duke) _friendship_ Arthur and Diana are friendly allies, often interacting in the household's social dynamics. ### [Michael Moon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/characters/michael_moon) _friendship_ Arthur is a loyal friend to Michael, often supporting his unconventional ideas. ### [Innocent Smith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/characters/innocent_smith) _friendship_ Arthur and Innocent share a strong bond of camaraderie and mutual respect. ### [Michael Moon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/characters/michael_moon) _friendship_ Arthur is a loyal friend to Michael, often supporting his unconventional ideas. ### [Diana Duke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/characters/diana_duke) _friendship_ Arthur and Diana are friendly allies, often interacting in the household's social dynamics. ### [Innocent Smith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/characters/innocent_smith) _friendship_ Arthur and Innocent share a strong bond of camaraderie and mutual respect. ### [Diana Duke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/characters/diana_duke) _friendship_ Arthur and Diana are friendly allies, often interacting in the household's social dynamics. ## In the story ### [Part I: The Enigmas of Innocent Smith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/chapters/part-i-the-enigmas-of-innocent-smith) The hapless Inglewood is part of the household, affected by the arrival of Smith. ### [How the Great Wind Came to Beacon House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/chapters/i-how-the-great-wind-came-to-beacon-house) One of the three men in the garden; recognizes the stranger as 'Smith' but is uncertain. ### [The Luggage of an Optimist](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/chapters/ii-the-luggage-of-an-optimist) Follows Smith, helps him to his room, and is moved by Smith's remarks about Diana Duke and military music. ### [III: The Banner of Beacon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/chapters/iii-the-banner-of-beacon) Reluctantly sees his photography turned into 'Moral Photography'; feels a pang of old affection upon seeing Diana in her chalk-decorated dress. ### [The Garden of the God](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/chapters/iv-the-garden-of-the-god) Passive and depressed about the situation, but later acts impulsively to comfort Diana Duke when she cries. ### [The Allegorical Practical Joker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/chapters/v-the-allegorical-practical-joker) Inglewood is the one who encounters the mysterious figure in the garden and calls out to him, asking if he is Smith; he represents the bewildered but earnest seeker of truth. ### [I: The Eye of Death; or, the Murder Charge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/chapters/i-the-eye-of-death-or-the-murder-charge) Sits with Moon as advocate for the defence. ### [II: The Two Curates; or, the Burglary Charge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/chapters/ii-the-two-curates-or-the-burglary-charge) Defends Smith by reading Raymond Percy's letter and arguing that Smith's pistol scares were therapeutic. ### [III: The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/chapters/iii-the-round-road-or-the-desertion-charge) Reads the French innkeeper's account and recalls the location of Smith's former home. ### [IV: The Wild Weddings; or, the Polygamy Charge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/chapters/iv-the-wild-weddings-or-the-polygamy-charge) Observes the proceedings and tries to calm Moon during the debate. ### [How the Great Wind Went from Beacon House](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/chapters/v-how-the-great-wind-went-from-beacon-house) Walks up to Diana and kisses her as if it were his sister's birthday, a surprising act of extravagance. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/characters/arthur_inglewood - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manalive_se/characters