Short Fiction · Character

Charles Hemple

A young man who marries Luella Hemple.

minor

Also known as young Mrs. Charles Hemple, Mrs. Hemple, Charles, Chuck, Charley, young Chuck, Mrs. Charles Hemple

First appearance: I

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Luella's husband, who is preoccupied with his own concerns and fails to notice his wife's unhappiness.

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With Luella Hemple (family): Charles and Luella are a married couple, and their relationship is defined by domestic tension and Luella's controlling nature. With Luella Hemple (family): Charles and Luella are a married…

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Luella Hemple
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The Adjuster
Luella's husband, who is preoccupied with his own concerns and fails to notice his wife's unhappiness.
I
Luella's husband, who dislikes social activities and is drifting apart from her.
II
Luella's husband, a man in his mid-thirties with distinguished gray hair. He is visibly strained by their marriage and has invited Doctor Moon to help, but his nervous habit of rubbing his face exacerbates Luella's frustration.
II
Luella and Charles's young son, who is cared for by a governess. Luella feels a mix of compassion and detachment toward him.
III
Suffers a nervous collapse; in delirium he reveals his deep devotion and fear of losing Luella.
IV
Luella's husband, who is recovering from illness and has white hair; he learns of his baby's death and weeps.
V
Charles returns home with white hair after a long illness, but shows no other marks of his suffering; he is more relaxed and affectionate.
The Freshest Boy
Luella's brother, who confronts Basil about his behavior.

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