# Helen Avery — Short Fiction character guide

> Helen Avery in Short Fiction by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Helen

**First appearance:** 0206-i

## Who they are

A young woman who is a friend of the main character.

## In the story

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

Helen Avery is George's co-star, an eighteen-year-old actress with a compelling presence. She shares a mutual, unspoken connection with George, leading to an emotional confrontation.

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

Actress whom George suspects Kay is jealous of; George realizes he does not love her after speaking at the party.

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

Helen calls George to apologize for her behavior the previous night, adding to his confusion.

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

Helen Avery calls George multiple times; Dolores lies to her, saying George is out.

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