# Dawson Ryder — This Side of Paradise character guide

> Dawson Ryder in This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dawson Ryder, Mr. Ryder, Enter Dawson Ryder, Ryder, Dawson, Ryder Startled, Mr. J. Dawson Ryder

**First appearance:** 0010-i-the-d-butante

## Who they are

A wealthy suitor who eventually marries Rosalind.

## Relationships

### [Amory Blaine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/this_side_of_paradise_se/characters/amory_blaine)

_rivalry_

A romantic rival for Rosalind's affections, with the wealthy, conventional Dawson ultimately winning her hand over the more passionate Amory.

### [Rosalind Connage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/this_side_of_paradise_se/characters/rosalind_connage)

_romantic_

A pragmatic, socially approved match where Dawson's wealth and stability appeal to Rosalind's desire for security over Amory's romantic intensity.

### [Amory Blaine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/this_side_of_paradise_se/characters/amory_blaine)

_rivalry_

A romantic rival for Rosalind's affections, with the wealthy, conventional Dawson ultimately winning her hand over the more passionate Amory.

## In the story

### [The Débutante](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/this_side_of_paradise_se/chapters/i-the-d-butante)

The wealthy, reliable man Rosalind considers marrying; mentioned as a rival to Amory.

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