Of Human Bondage · Character
Singer
A medical student and friend of Philip at St. Luke's.
minor
First appearance: xliv
Singer'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.
Leads the torment, forcing Philip to expose his clubfoot and twisting his arm.
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With Philip Carey (social): A fellow medical student who becomes a casual acquaintance during Philip's hospital years. With Philip Carey (social): A fellow medical student who becomes a casual acquaintance during…
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- Social
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- Minor Characters and Acquaintances
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Philip Carey
social · positive
A fellow medical student who becomes a casual acquaintance during Philip's hospital years. How this plays out →
- Philip Carey
social · positive
A fellow medical student who becomes a casual acquaintance during Philip's hospital years. How this plays out →
- Philip Carey
social · positive
A fellow medical student who becomes a casual acquaintance during Philip's hospital years. How this plays out →
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