# Hugh Brace — The Eleventh Virgin character guide

> Hugh Brace in The Eleventh Virgin by Dorothy Day.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mr. Hugh Brace, Hugh, Mr. Brace, Brace

**First appearance:** 0004-ii

## Snapshot

A steady presence in June's circle whose quiet attentions offer a counterweight to the chaos Dick brings.

## Who they are

Hugh Brace moves through June's orbit as a friend and possible suitor, the kind of man whose reliability throws Dick's irresponsibility into relief. He belongs to the world of work and ordinary decency June keeps half-dismissing while she chases a love she knows will end badly. His patience matters because it makes her choice—and her pride—cost something visible.

## Relationships

### [June Henreddy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eleventh_virgin_se/characters/june_henreddy)

_romantic_

Hugh Brace is another romantic interest or suitor for June, with enough interactions to suggest emotional involvement.

### [June Henreddy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eleventh_virgin_se/characters/june_henreddy)

_romantic_

Hugh Brace is another romantic interest or suitor for June, with enough interactions to suggest emotional involvement.

### [June Henreddy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eleventh_virgin_se/characters/june_henreddy)

_romantic_

Hugh Brace is another romantic interest or suitor for June, with enough interactions to suggest emotional involvement.

## In the story

### [The Eleventh Virgin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eleventh_virgin_se/chapters/the-eleventh-virgin)

June's former employer and intellectual influence.

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

Argues with June about virginity and honesty, organizes a picnic, and deals with censorship of the magazine.

### [Part III: Not So Much So](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_eleventh_virgin_se/chapters/part-iii-not-so-much-so)

A figure from June's past, contributing to her intellectual and romantic development.

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