# Julius Erlich — One of Ours character guide

> Julius Erlich in One of Ours by Willa Cather.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Erlich, Julius

**First appearance:** 0013-x

## Who they are

One of Mrs. Erlich's sons, a friend of Claude in Lincoln.

## Relationships

### [Claude Wheeler](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/one_of_ours_se/characters/claude_wheeler)

_friendship_

Claude befriends Julius, a cultured Jewish student at the university, who introduces him to art and ideas.

### [Claude Wheeler](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/one_of_ours_se/characters/claude_wheeler)

_friendship_

Claude befriends Julius, a cultured Jewish student at the university, who introduces him to art and ideas.

### [Claude Wheeler](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/one_of_ours_se/characters/claude_wheeler)

_friendship_

Claude befriends Julius, a cultured Jewish student at the university, who introduces him to art and ideas.

## In the story

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/one_of_ours_se/chapters/vi)

Plays quarter on the State team, invites Claude home after the game, and introduces him to his family.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/one_of_ours_se/chapters/ix)

Julius warns Claude about Peachy Millmore's reputation, leading Claude to reconsider his feelings for her.

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

One of Mrs. Erlich's sons, initially opposed to inviting Claude but eventually writes his name on the guest list.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/one_of_ours_se/chapters/xv)

Recommends Trevelyan's volumes on Garibaldi to Claude.

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