# Mr. Pete — On a Chinese Screen character guide

> Mr. Pete in On a Chinese Screen by W. Somerset Maugham.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Consul Mr. Pete

**First appearance:** 0033-xxx-the-consul

## Who they are

A consul or official, possibly a distinct character from the consul.

## In the story

### [V: The Cabinet Minister](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_a_chinese_screen_se/chapters/v-the-cabinet-minister)

The Cabinet Minister, a thin man with gold-rimmed spectacles and a melancholy demeanor, who laments the loss of Chinese tradition while being corrupt.

### [XXX: The Consul](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/on_a_chinese_screen_se/chapters/xxx-the-consul)

The consul, exasperated by Miss Lambert's visit, displays eccentric habits and a short temper, reflecting his isolation and frustration with the cultural misunderstandings he faces.

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