Short Fiction · Character
Mr. Rackstraw
A young millionaire who doesn't care how he dresses, he appears in the orbit of Rutherford and Peggy as a figure of wealth and easy confidence on Broadway.
supporting
Also known as Rackstraw, Daniel Rackstraw, Mr. Daniel Rackstraw
First appearance: when papa swore in hindustani
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Mr. Rackstraw is one of the young millionaires whose casual dress and easy manner mark him as a man of means in the Broadway world Rutherford and Peggy inhabit. His presence underscores the social distance between…
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Character groups
- Bumbling aristocrats and antagonists
- Central cast of characters
- Protagonist
- Transformative and military roles
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