# Frank Hurrell — The Magician character guide

> Frank Hurrell in The Magician by W. Somerset Maugham.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Hurrell

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Snapshot

Arthur's friend and fellow medical man, he stands at Arthur's side through the long, terrible days when surgery and reason are no longer enough.

## Who they are

Frank Hurrell is a medical friend of Arthur Burdon who joins him in the grim journey to Skene and the vigil that follows. He is steady, practical, and loyal, the kind of companion who helps hold a horse and a friend's nerve at the same time. His presence grounds Arthur's grief-stricken schemes in ordinary human support, and his willingness to stay through the fasting and the waiting shows what friendship costs when reason has run out.

## Relationships

### [Arthur Burdon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magician_se/characters/arthur_burdon)

_friendship_

Arthur and Frank are friends, with Frank being a supportive companion to Arthur.

### [Margaret Dauncey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magician_se/characters/margaret_dauncey)

_friendship_

Frank is a friend to Margaret, offering her companionship and support.

### [Oliver Haddo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magician_se/characters/oliver_haddo)

_social_

Frank and Oliver are acquaintances, with Frank likely wary of Oliver's character.

### [Arthur Burdon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magician_se/characters/arthur_burdon)

_friendship_

Arthur and Frank are friends, with Frank being a supportive companion to Arthur.

### [Arthur Burdon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magician_se/characters/arthur_burdon)

_friendship_

Arthur and Frank are friends, with Frank being a supportive companion to Arthur.

### [Margaret Dauncey](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magician_se/characters/margaret_dauncey)

_friendship_

Frank is a friend to Margaret, offering her companionship and support.

## In the story

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_magician_se/chapters/vi)

Writes a long, detailed letter analyzing Oliver Haddo's character and recounting his Oxford days and later travels.

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