# Appleton Laurence — Oil! character guide

> Appleton Laurence in Oil! by Upton Sinclair.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** young Mr. Appleton Laurence, Mr. Laurence, Mr. Appleton Laurence

**First appearance:** 0001-oil

## Who they are

A young man from a wealthy family, possibly a suitor.

## In the story

### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oil_se/chapters/x)

The young Harvard instructor who tutors Bunny and becomes infatuated with Vee.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/oil_se/chapters/xi)

Returns to Harvard with a packet of sonnets; serves as a romantic and artistic foil for Vee's rehearsals.

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