Travel Essays · Character
O'Reilly
A young Irishman encountered during the travels.
minor
Also known as the young O'Reilly
First appearance: an inland voyage
O'Reilly shows up with force in The Second Cabin. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A fine young Irishman among the second cabin passengers.
O'Reilly first appears in 0000 an inland voyage.
In The Second Cabin: A fine young Irishman among the second cabin passengers.
Later, in The Sick Man: Walks with the narrator and Jones; helps seek the doctor and supports the sick man.
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