Martin Eden · Character

Arthur

Ruth's brother who introduces Martin to the Morse family.

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Arthur shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Martin's friend who brings him to the Morse home and introduces him to Ruth.

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In I: Martin's friend who brings him to the Morse home and introduces him to Ruth. Later, in II: Martin's host, who had described him as a…

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I
Martin's friend who brings him to the Morse home and introduces him to Ruth.
II
Martin's host, who had described him as a 'wild man' to his family. He tries to draw Martin out during dinner.
Chapter VII
Mentioned as a possible alternative source of advice for Martin.
Chapter X
Leads Martin in planning a Sunday bicycle ride into the hills with Ruth.
Chapter XIII
Present during discussions; has read Spencer but it made no vital impression on him.
Chapter XX
Seconds Norman's proposal for the moonlight sail and engages in a wordy wrangle with Norman and Olney.

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