Short Fiction · Character
Arthur Welsh
An artist whose avant-garde canvases nobody will buy, prompting him to ask Reggie Pepper whether a man must confess his past to his fiancée.
supporting
Also known as Arthur, the old Arthur, this new Arthur
First appearance: when papa swore in hindustani
As a supporting figure in Short Fiction, Arthur Welsh is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A barber and artist with his scissors, Arthur is consumed by jealousy over Maud's interactions with customers.
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Arthur is the old Paris friend who bursts into Reggie's club, torn between adoring his future wife and dreading some buried chapter of his life. Three years of painting pictures that people will only appreciate in 1999…
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- Romantic
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- Transformative and military roles
- Diverse supporting cast
- Protagonist
- Central cast of characters
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak occurs when the narrator’s pervasive homesickness and alienation crystallize as she hears t…
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- Maud Peters
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Arthur and Maud share a romantic relationship, possibly with elements of longing or… How this plays out →
- Maud Peters
romantic · positive
Arthur and Maud share a romantic relationship, possibly with elements of longing or… How this plays out →
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