The Plastic Age · Character
Paul Vinton
A student who appears in a scene.
minor
Also known as Vinton
First appearance: xiv
Paul Vinton shows up with force in Chapter XX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Hugh's new roommate, a wealthy and generous but boring youth who constantly offers Hugh Scotch, contributing to his drinking.
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In Chapter XX: Hugh's new roommate, a wealthy and generous but boring youth who constantly offers Hugh Scotch, contributing to his drinking. Later, in Prom: Provides Hugh with gin and later sells him Scotch for the…
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- Protagonist
- Hugh's Core Friend Group
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Paul Vinton in xiv