# Doc Stair — Short Fiction character guide

> Doc Stair in Short Fiction by Ring Lardner.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Doc, the Doc

**First appearance:** 0000-my-roomy

## Who they are

Doctor character in stories.

## In the story

### [The Poor Simp](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/the-poor-simp)

Potential mentor or observer figure, providing contrast to the protagonist's folly.

### [Bedtime Stories](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/bedtime-stories)

A quiet, principled doctor whose actions in the face of tragedy highlight themes of justice and morality.

### [Haircut](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/haircut)

The handsome young doctor who becomes the target of Jim's revenge after showing kindness to Jim's family.

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