Parnassus on Wheels · Character
The Perfessor
A traveling lecturer and friend of Mifflin who appears briefly.
minor
Also known as Perfessor
First appearance: vi
The Perfessor's tie to Dick is one of the pressures that moves Parnassus on Wheels—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned as a model for Helen's conversation; also referred to as 'the Professor' in her thoughts.
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With Dick (professional): Dick and The Perfessor have a working relationship, possibly as student and teacher or assistant. With Dick (professional): Dick and The Perfessor have a working relationship, possibly as…
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- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Core Traveling Group
- Literary and Local References
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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