The Forsyte Saga · Character
Eric Cobbley
A struggling artist supported by June, part of her bohemian set.
minor
Also known as Eric Cobbley
First appearance: part ii vii june takes a hand
Eric Cobbley shows up with force in Visit to Irene. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as a struggling artist June wants to help by buying a gallery.
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In Visit to Irene: Mentioned as a struggling artist June wants to help by buying a gallery. Later, in Jolly Sits in Judgment: Mentioned as…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended Household and Bohemians
- Core Forsyte Family
- Younger Generation
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Fleur’s decision to “take the bit between her teeth” and pursue a secret marriage with Jon despite knowing the…
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See Eric Cobbley in part ii vii june takes a hand