Short Fiction · Character
George Gardner
A boxer mentioned in Fifty Grand.
minor
Also known as George
First appearance: fifty grand
George Gardner shows up with force in Cat in the Rain. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The American husband who remains absorbed in his book and dismisses his wife's desires.
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In Cat in the Rain: The American husband who remains absorbed in his book and dismisses his wife's desires. Later, in Cross Country Snow: George is Nick's skiing companion, sharing in the joy of the run and expressing…
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- Protagonist
- Boxing and Bullfighting
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The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the doctor’s hollow reassurance—that the narrator will play f…
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