# Fitz — Short Fiction character guide

> Fitz in Short Fiction by Ring Lardner.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Fitz ast Nate, Nate, Nat

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

## Who they are

Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/i)

Mentioned as Nate, Burke's manager, who postpones the Britton match.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/iii)

Promoter who observes Burke's lack of punching power and suggests a romantic ploy to motivate him.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/iii)

Burke's manager, frustrated by his refusal to punch hard, tries to steer him toward focusing on his career.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/iv)

Burke's manager, who worries about Burke's passive fighting style and tries to motivate him to be more aggressive, while also cautioning him about his behavior with women.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/v)

Nate, who is skeptical about the scheme and worries about breaking Burke's heart.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/vi)

Narrates the chapter, observing Burke's reaction to the letters and the scheme.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/vi)

Advises Jack on the letter-writing strategy, ensuring Burke remains confident without overdoing it.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/viii)

Narrates the events, observing Burkey's actions and the scheme.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/viii)

Manages Burkey, closes the Britton bout, and tries to control the situation.

### [I Can’t Breathe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/i-can-t-breathe)

Frank, a charming man at the inn who proposes to Ella and believes they are engaged.

### [The Venomous Viper of the Volga](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/the-venomous-viper-of-the-volga)

Frankie Fitzgerald, known as Fitchburg's Fighting Fool, a heavyweight contender.

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