Short Fiction · Character
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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- Reverse aging and identity
- Social climbers and romantics
- Protagonist
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