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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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See Eric Cobbley in part ii vii june takes a hand

Character Web

9 connections

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JFJames ForsyteBSBoris Strumolo…VDVal DartieJFJune ForsyteJFJolly ForsyteECEric Cobbley

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended Household and Bohemians
  • Core Forsyte Family
  • Younger Generation

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • 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