Manhattan Transfer · Character
Tony Hunter
A young man about town, part of the social scene.
minor
Also known as Tony Hunter, Tony, Hunter
First appearance: section i
Tony Hunter's tie to Jimmy Herf is one of the pressures that moves Manhattan Transfer—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Emerges from Nevada's bedroom in his shirt and drawers after Baldwin leaves.
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With Jimmy Herf (friendship): A wealthy, carefree friend who contrasts with Jimmy's serious nature, yet they share a mutual affection. With Jimmy Herf (friendship): A wealthy, carefree friend who contrasts with Jimmy's…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Elite social climbers
- Protagonist
- Background figures and minor characters
- Bohemian and underworld figures
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- Aftermath
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- Jimmy Herf
friendship · positive
A wealthy, carefree friend who contrasts with Jimmy's serious nature, yet they share a… How this plays out →
- Jimmy Herf
friendship · positive
A wealthy, carefree friend who contrasts with Jimmy's serious nature, yet they share a… How this plays out →
- Jimmy Herf
friendship · positive
A wealthy, carefree friend who contrasts with Jimmy's serious nature, yet they share a… How this plays out →
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See Tony Hunter in section iIn the story
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See Tony Hunter in section i