Of Human Bondage · Character

Emil Miller

A German student at Heidelberg who befriends Philip.

minor

Also known as Emil, Miller

First appearance: xiv

Emil Miller's tie to Philip Carey is one of the pressures that moves Of Human Bondage—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The servant who reveals that Cäcilie visits Herr Sung's room every evening, having been bribed to keep silent.

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With Philip Carey (professional): Philip's German landlord in Heidelberg, a kind but eccentric figure during his stay abroad. With Philip Carey (professional): Philip's German landlord in Heidelberg, a kind but…

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Heidelberg and Blackstable Circle
Philip's Romantic and Professional Circles
Minor Characters and Acquaintances

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Aftermath
Closing

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Philip Carey
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The Scandal at Frau Erlin's
The servant who reveals that Cäcilie visits Herr Sung's room every evening, having been bribed to keep silent.
LVIII
Rival for Mildred's attention; Philip suspects Mildred is meeting him instead.
LXIII
Mildred's fiancé, who proposed after a long absence; he earns good money and has prospects.
Chapter LXIX
Emil is revealed to have been married with three children; he abandoned Mildred after learning of her pregnancy.
LXXIII
Mildred's former lover; she references him when arranging the Brighton boardinghouse and jokes about his lack of concern for the baby.

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