The Perennial Bachelor · Character
Uncle Willie
An uncle, possibly with a jovial or problematic personality.
minor
Also known as Willie
First appearance: the perennial bachelor
Uncle Willie's tie to Aunt Priscilla is one of the pressures that moves The Perennial Bachelor—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Uncle Willie attempts to explain the financial situation to Mamma, but is met with resistance.
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With Aunt Priscilla (family): Aunt Priscilla and Uncle Willie are married, and their relationship is a mix of nagging and companionship. With Aunt Priscilla (family): Aunt Priscilla and Uncle Willie are married, and…
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Relationship types
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Central Family and Suitors
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- Aunt Priscilla
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Aunt Priscilla and Uncle Willie are married, and their relationship is a mix of nagging… How this plays out →
- Aunt Priscilla
family · positive
Aunt Priscilla and Uncle Willie are married, and their relationship is a mix of nagging… How this plays out →
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