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Roscoe Button

The son of Benjamin Button, who ages normally.

minor

Also known as Roscoe, young Roscoe

First appearance: tarquin of cheapside

Roscoe Button shows up with force in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Benjamin's son, who eventually becomes his caretaker as Benjamin grows younger.
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In The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: Benjamin's son, who eventually becomes his caretaker as Benjamin grows younger. Later, in III: Benjamin's grandfather; becomes Benjamin's closest companion, spending hours…

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BBBenjamin ButtonFSFather SchwartzBDBasil Duke LeeELElwood LeamingGHGilly HoodRBRoscoe Button

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Reverse aging and identity
  • Social climbers and romantics
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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