Sinister Street · Character
Arthur Drake
A school friend of Michael's, part of his inner circle.
minor
Also known as Drake
First appearance: i the jacobean
Arthur Drake's tie to Michael Fane is one of the pressures that moves Sinister Street—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Drake is an old school acquaintance who meets Michael at the music-hall and informs him about Lily's current life.
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With Michael Fane (friendship): Arthur is a bohemian artist friend who introduces Michael to the avant-garde London scene and creative circles. With Michael Fane (friendship): Arthur is a bohemian artist friend who…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- School Friends and Family Drama
- School and Family Circle
- Artistic and Academic Figures
- London Minor Figures
- Protagonist
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- Michael Fane
friendship · positive
Arthur is a bohemian artist friend who introduces Michael to the avant-garde London scene… How this plays out →
- Michael Fane
friendship · positive
Arthur is a bohemian artist friend who introduces Michael to the avant-garde London scene… How this plays out →
- Michael Fane
friendship · positive
Arthur is a bohemian artist friend who introduces Michael to the avant-garde London scene… How this plays out →
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