# Vienna Thorne — Short Fiction character guide

> Vienna Thorne in Short Fiction by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Miss Thorne, Vienna, Miss Vienna Thorne

**First appearance:** 0200-magnetism

## Who they are

A beautiful and sophisticated woman from a wealthy family.

## In the story

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

A sophisticated sixteen-year-old from Washington, D.C., who ignores football due to her brother's death; she remains cool and controlled during Carl's confrontation.

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

Vienna goes to Europe for fifteen months, then returns from Madrid and is brought to the Senior Prom by a man named Case.

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

Returns to America, described as prettier and a tremendous success; she is in a romantic relationship with Dolly and exerts influence over his decisions.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/v)

Dolly's fiancée who pleads with him not to play, recounting the death of her younger brother on the football field; becomes angry and distant when Dolly refuses.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_16_se/chapters/vi)

Mentioned as the person Dolly is going to see in New York, possibly for a reconciliation or goodbye.

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