Short Fiction · Character

Betty Medill

A beautiful young woman who is the prize in a romantic competition.

minor

Also known as Elizabeth, Betty, Miss Betty, Miss Betty Medill

Betty Medill's tie to Perry Parkhurst is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Perry's fiancée who attends the party with another man and ends up marrying Perry in a drunken ceremony.

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Betty Medill first appears in 0029 the camel s back.

With Perry Parkhurst (romantic): Betty and Perry are a romantic couple whose relationship is tested by Perry's reckless behavior and a dangerous adventure. With Perry Parkhurst (romantic): Betty and Perry are a romantic couple whose relationship is tested by Perry's reckless behavior and a dangerous adventure. With Perry Parkhurst (romantic): Betty and Perry are a romantic couple whose relationship is tested by Perry's reckless behavior and a dangerous adventure.

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Romantic
Other

Character groups

Varied fates and transformations
Social climbers and romantics
Eccentric marriage and flirtation

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Perry Parkhurst
romantic · ambivalent
Betty and Perry are a romantic couple whose relationship is tested by Perry's reckless… How this plays out →
Perry Parkhurst
romantic · ambivalent
Betty and Perry are a romantic couple whose relationship is tested by Perry's reckless… How this plays out →
Perry Parkhurst
romantic · ambivalent
Betty and Perry are a romantic couple whose relationship is tested by Perry's reckless… How this plays out →

Perry Parkhurst
Betty and Perry are a romantic couple whose relationship is tested by Perry's reckless behavior and a dangerous adventure.
Perry Parkhurst
Betty and Perry are a romantic couple whose relationship is tested by Perry's reckless behavior and a dangerous adventure.
Perry Parkhurst
Betty and Perry are a romantic couple whose relationship is tested by Perry's reckless behavior and a dangerous adventure.

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The Camel's Back
Perry's fiancée who attends the party with another man and ends up marrying Perry in a drunken ceremony.
I
Perry's love interest, wealthy and hesitant to marry, quarrels with Perry.
II
Mentioned as Perry's former love interest; he briefly considers asking her to be the front half of the camel.
III
Dressed as an Egyptian snake-charmer at the circus ball, flirting with the camel (Perry).
IV
Costumed as an Egyptian snake-charmer, wins the first prize for most striking costume, and is shocked to discover she has been legally married to Perry.
V
The bride in the accidental wedding; initially furious but ultimately agrees to marry Perry.

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