# Larry Moon — Short Fiction character guide

> Larry Moon in Short Fiction by Ring Lardner.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Moon, Larry

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

## Who they are

Character in stories, often a friend or acquaintance.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/ii)

The narrator's current roommate, with whom he is satisfied.

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

Larry is mentioned as the batter whose turn Elliott replaces in a key game.

### [Tour No. 2](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/tour-no-2)

Narrator and letter writer, traveling with his wife Minnie and Professor Baker.

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

Narrator writing letters to his brother Ed about his trip to Europe with his wife Minnie.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/ii)

Narrator of the chapter, writing letters to his brother Eddy about his experiences in Europe during the war.

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

Jim's manager, who explains the economic realities of being a champion with no challengers.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/ii)

Jim's matchmaker, excited about the potential of a fight with Goulet.

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

Promoter strategizing to build a championship fight between Goulet and Dugan, using media manipulation and financial incentives.

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

As manager, arranges fights and accepts the offer to meet Joe Barnes, risking the title.

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

Masterminds the negotiation, using deception and theatrical tactics to secure a $500,000 offer and bring in Charley Riggs.

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

Recruits the narrator to keep Jim Dugan company during training camp, explaining the difficulty of the upcoming fight.

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

Mentioned as having said 'Didn't I tell you!' after the fight, referring to his advice to Charley Riggs.

### [Nora](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_62_se/chapters/nora)

Referred to as 'Frank Moon', the lyricist who collaborates with Morris and contributes to the plot changes.

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