# Betty Medill — Short Fiction character guide

> Betty Medill in Short Fiction by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

**Role:** minor

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

**First appearance:** 0029-the-camel-s-back

## Who they are

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

## Relationships

### [Perry Parkhurst](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/characters/perry_parkhurst)

_romantic_

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

### [Perry Parkhurst](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/characters/perry_parkhurst)

_romantic_

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

### [Perry Parkhurst](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/characters/perry_parkhurst)

_romantic_

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

## In the story

### [The Camel's Back](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/the-camel-s-back)

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

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/i)

Perry's love interest, wealthy and hesitant to marry, quarrels with Perry.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned as Perry's former love interest; he briefly considers asking her to be the front half of the camel.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/iii)

Dressed as an Egyptian snake-charmer at the circus ball, flirting with the camel (Perry).

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/v)

The bride in the accidental wedding; initially furious but ultimately agrees to marry Perry.

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