The Plastic Age · Character
Professor Henley
A faculty member, possibly Jimmie's relative.
minor
First appearance: xxii
Professor Henley shows up with force in XVII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Known as Jimmie Henley, he is a sharp, candid teacher who pushes Hugh to develop his talent and delivers a scathing lecture on the false values of college life.
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In XVII: Known as Jimmie Henley, he is a sharp, candid teacher who pushes Hugh to develop his talent and delivers a scathing lecture on the false values of college life. Later, in Chapter XX: Gives Hugh an A in…
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Professor Henley in xxii