# Uncle Arthur — The Good Companions character guide

> Uncle Arthur in The Good Companions by J. B. Priestley.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Art, Uncle Arthur, Arthur

**First appearance:** 0017-iv-mr-oakroyd-on-t-road

## Who they are

A relative of one of the characters.

## In the story

### [Miss Trant Is Almost a Second Columbus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/v-miss-trant-is-almost-a-second-columbus)

Effie's uncle, a trombonist at the theatre; mentioned in context of the household's late-night meals.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_good_companions_se/chapters/iii)

Uncle Arthur is Effie's relative who works at the theatre; the telegram is addressed to him.

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