# Miguel Ajuria — Of Human Bondage character guide

> Miguel Ajuria in Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Spaniard, Miguel

**First appearance:** 0029-xxx

## Who they are

A Spanish painter in Paris, part of Philip's artistic circle.

## In the story

### [XLVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/of_human_bondage_se/chapters/xlviii)

A Spanish writer who sits for Philip, dreams of literary fame with a novel influenced by Zola, but reveals a lack of talent.

### [The Doubt of a Painter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/of_human_bondage_se/chapters/l)

Philip contrasts the Spaniard's heroic effort with the triviality of his artistic attempt, deepening his disillusionment.

### [LXXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/of_human_bondage_se/chapters/lxxix)

Philip hangs a charcoal drawing of Miguel, reflecting on his past art studies and wondering what became of him.

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