# Ned Winsett — The Age of Innocence character guide

> Ned Winsett in The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Winsett, poor Winsett

**First appearance:** 0001-i

## Who they are

A journalist and friend of Newland with artistic aspirations.

## In the story

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_innocence_se/chapters/ix)

Mentioned as a journalist living in the same neighborhood as Ellen; Archer recalls his house.

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

Mentioned as a friend with whom Archer has had exciting talks about art and society.

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

A journalist and man of letters who discusses his disillusionment with Archer and reveals Ellen's kindness to his son.

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