# Edwards — The World Set Free character guide

> Edwards in The World Set Free by H. G. Wells.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0009-vi

## Who they are

A minor character in the narrative.

## In the story

### [The Last Days of Marcus Karenin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_world_set_free_se/chapters/v-the-last-days-of-marcus-karenin)

Joins the group later; participates in discussions about love and women's place.

### [§ IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_world_set_free_se/chapters/iv)

A designer of plays and shows, part of the group talking with Karenin.

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

Edwards joins the group and takes part in the conversation about love and women.

### [§ VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_world_set_free_se/chapters/vii)

Argues that men's imagination is more specialised for sex; mentions duels and tournaments in America.

### [§ VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_world_set_free_se/chapters/viii)

Contributes a historical perspective on how people were once tied to place and work.

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