# Junior — Short Fiction character guide

> Junior in Short Fiction by Nella Larsen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Junior

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

Irene and Brian's older son, a schoolboy.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_39_se/chapters/ii)

Irene's older son, who shows resentment when Clare enters the playroom and interrupts the boys' tussling.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_39_se/chapters/iv)

Junior, along with Ted, admires Clare greatly.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_39_se/chapters/iv)

Junior remarks on Irene's repeated use of 'Brian' at dinner, showing his awareness of family tension.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_39_se/chapters/i)

Not present in this chapter.

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