# Norman — Martin Eden character guide

> Norman in Martin Eden by Jack London.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Norrie

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

Another of Ruth's brothers, dismissive of Martin's background.

## Relationships

### [Martin Eden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_eden_se/characters/martin_eden)

_social_

Norman is Ruth's brother who treats Martin with condescension and represents the upper-class disdain Martin encounters.

### [Martin Eden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_eden_se/characters/martin_eden)

_social_

Norman is Ruth's brother who treats Martin with condescension and represents the upper-class disdain Martin encounters.

### [Martin Eden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_eden_se/characters/martin_eden)

_social_

Norman is Ruth's brother who treats Martin with condescension and represents the upper-class disdain Martin encounters.

## In the story

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_eden_se/chapters/xii)

Mentioned as having a headache, which leads to Ruth inviting Martin to the lecture.

### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_eden_se/chapters/xx)

Proposes the moonlight sail on Lake Merritt, later wrangles with Arthur and Olney over 'frat' affairs.

### [XL](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/martin_eden_se/chapters/xl)

Accompanies Ruth and threatens to call an officer if Martin does not leave her alone.

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