# Arthur Wilmot — Sinister Street character guide

> Arthur Wilmot in Sinister Street by Compton Mackenzie.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Wilmot, Mr. Wilmot, Master Arthur

**First appearance:** 0036-ii-the-first-week

## Who they are

A flamboyant and artistic friend from Michael's Oxford circle.

## In the story

### [Mirrors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/viii-mirrors)

A poet Michael meets in a bookshop; flatters Michael with extravagant compliments, buys him a volume of Pater, and invites him to dinner; writes to Mrs. Fane to arrange the visit.

### [IX: The Yellow Age](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/ix-the-yellow-age)

Hosts dinner party, introduces Michael to decadent tastes, redecorates room in peacock-blue, influences Michael's style.

### [XI: Action and Reaction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sinister_street_se/chapters/xi-action-and-reaction)

Passes Michael in Holland Walk, makes a pontifical remark about Narcissus and self-reflection.

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