Short Fiction · Character

Tom Hopkins

An older man, possibly a farmer or businessman.

minor

Also known as Tom, Hopkins, Old Tom Hopkins

Tom Hopkins's tie to Unknown Narrator is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Tom Eyres, one of Bellchambers' friends who discovers him in the monastery.

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Tom Hopkins first appears in 0000 lord oakhurst s curse.

With Unknown Narrator (friendship): Tom Hopkins is a frequent companion of the narrator, engaging in everyday interactions and mutual aid. With Unknown Narrator (friendship): Tom Hopkins is a frequent companion of the narrator, engaging in everyday interactions and mutual aid. With Unknown Narrator (friendship): Tom Hopkins is a frequent companion of the narrator, engaging in everyday interactions and mutual aid.

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friendship · positive
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Unknown Narrator
friendship · positive
Tom Hopkins is a frequent companion of the narrator, engaging in everyday interactions… How this plays out →
Unknown Narrator
friendship · positive
Tom Hopkins is a frequent companion of the narrator, engaging in everyday interactions… How this plays out →

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In the story

Tom Hopkins appears across 16 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Robe of Peace
Tom Eyres, one of Bellchambers' friends who discovers him in the monastery.
At Arms with Morpheus
Accidentally takes morphine instead of quinine, nearly dies from overdose; is provoked by narrator's false accusations about a Southern sweetheart.
The Complete Life of John Hopkins
The protagonist, a $20-per-week office worker living in a flat with his wife. He seeks a five-cent cigar and is drawn into a fight, a romantic adventure, and a brief confrontation.
One Thousand Dollars
Not present in this chapter.
The Rathskeller and the Rose
Not present in this chapter.
The Ransom of Mack
Referred to as 'Eddie Bayles'; the young grocery clerk who loves Rebosa and marries her with Andy's financial help.
The Making of a New Yorker
Not present in this chapter.
Springtime à la Carte
Walter Franklin is the young farmer who wooed Sarah in the country and later finds her via the typo on the menu.
Tommy's Burglar
Tommy is the eight-year-old boy who confronts the burglar and critiques the story's conventions.
An Adjustment of Nature
Not present in this chapter.
The Handbook of Hymen
Not present in this chapter.
Calloway's Code
Not directly present; the story focuses on the Enterprise staff.
Proof of the Pudding
Not present in this chapter.
No Story
Not present in this chapter.
A Poor Rule
Not present in this chapter.
A Fog in Santone
Referred to as 'Goodall of Memphis'; a young man with pulmonary tuberculosis who contemplates suicide but is persuaded by Miss Rosa to seek life.

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