# Harry Goldweiser — Manhattan Transfer character guide

> Harry Goldweiser in Manhattan Transfer by John Dos Passos.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Goldweiser, Harry Goldweiser, Harry

**First appearance:** 0000-section-i

## Who they are

A wealthy Jewish businessman and patron of the arts.

## Relationships

### [Ellen Thatcher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manhattan_transfer_se/characters/ellen_thatcher)

_professional_

A theatrical producer who helps Ellen's career, but their relationship is transactional and exploitative.

### [Ellen Thatcher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manhattan_transfer_se/characters/ellen_thatcher)

_professional_

A theatrical producer who helps Ellen's career, but their relationship is transactional and exploitative.

### [Ellen Thatcher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manhattan_transfer_se/characters/ellen_thatcher)

_professional_

A theatrical producer who helps Ellen's career, but their relationship is transactional and exploitative.

## In the story

### [IV: Fire Engine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manhattan_transfer_se/chapters/iv-fire-engine)

Persistently courts Ellen in Central Park, using his wealth and past struggles to win her affection.

### [VI: Five Statutory Questions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manhattan_transfer_se/chapters/vi-five-statutory-questions)

Courts Ellen at dinner and proposes marriage, expressing his infatuation and desire to help her career.

### [VIII: One More River to Jordan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manhattan_transfer_se/chapters/viii-one-more-river-to-jordan)

Courts Ellen at a rooftop garden, discussing theater and art.

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