Of Human Bondage · Character
Winks
A medical student and friend of Philip at St. Luke's.
minor
First appearance: xliv
Winks shows up with force in XV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Master of the upper third, known for his languid manner; sums up Perkins as 'very enthusiastic.'
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In XV: Master of the upper third, known for his languid manner; sums up Perkins as 'very enthusiastic.' Later, in XVII: Philip spends a couple of terms with Winks in the Upper Third. Winks is kind, gentle, and foolish,…
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- Minor Characters and Acquaintances
- Medical and Work Acquaintances
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This passage marks the dramatic climax because it reveals the full psychological inversion of Philip’s charact…
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