# Olive Masters — Short Fiction character guide

> Olive Masters in Short Fiction by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Olive, the recalcitrant Olive

**First appearance:** 0200-magnetism

## Who they are

A young woman who works as a secretary and attracts attention.

## In the story

### [O Russet Witch!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/o-russet-witch)

The 'russet witch' herself, a vibrant and enigmatic woman who captures Merlin's imagination. She represents the allure of a life he can never attain.

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

Accepts Merlin's proposal; excited about their future together, discussing plans for an apartment and eventual rise in the world.

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

Merlin's wife, mother to Arthur, and a homemaker. She accompanies Merlin and Arthur on the Easter outing.

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