# Eugene Arnold — So Big character guide

> Eugene Arnold in So Big by Edna Ferber.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Eugene, Gene

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

Julie's husband, a successful but somewhat dull businessman.

## Relationships

### [Dirk DeJong](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/so_big_se/characters/dirk_dejong)

_friendship_

A friendship of convenience among young artists in Chicago, marked by shared bohemian pursuits and mutual envy.

### [Dirk DeJong](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/so_big_se/characters/dirk_dejong)

_friendship_

A friendship of convenience among young artists in Chicago, marked by shared bohemian pursuits and mutual envy.

## In the story

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/so_big_se/chapters/xii)

Mentioned as Julie's son who attends a north-side private school.

### [Chapter XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/so_big_se/chapters/xiv)

Eugene visits the farm with Paula, dressed in fashionable English-style clothes. He is part of the wealthy Arnold family.

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