Of Human Bondage · Character
Mr. Flanagan
An American medical student and friend of Philip in London.
minor
Also known as Flanagan
First appearance: XLIV
Mr. Flanagan shows up with force in XL. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as one of the students at Gravier's restaurant during lunch.
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In XL: Mentioned as one of the students at Gravier's restaurant during lunch. Later, in XLI: Flanagan repeatedly interrupts the art…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Paris Art Students
- Philip's Romantic and Professional Circles
- Heidelberg Drinking Companions
- Paris Artistic Circle
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