# Archie Schwert — Vile Bodies character guide

> Archie Schwert in Vile Bodies by Evelyn Waugh.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Archie

**First appearance:** 0004-ii

## Who they are

A fast-talking American friend of the Bright Young People.

## Relationships

### [Adam Fenwick-Symes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vile_bodies_se/characters/adam_fenwick_symes)

_friendship_

Archie Schwert is a fellow Bright Young Person and friend of Adam, known for his drunken antics and participation in the group's wild parties.

### [Adam Fenwick-Symes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vile_bodies_se/characters/adam_fenwick_symes)

_friendship_

Archie Schwert is a fellow Bright Young Person and friend of Adam, known for his drunken antics and participation in the group's wild parties.

### [Adam Fenwick-Symes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vile_bodies_se/characters/adam_fenwick_symes)

_friendship_

Archie Schwert is a fellow Bright Young Person and friend of Adam, known for his drunken antics and participation in the group's wild parties.

## In the story

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vile_bodies_se/chapters/ii)

His party is the planned meeting place for Adam and Nina; mentioned by the Younger Set.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vile_bodies_se/chapters/ix)

At lunch with Agatha Runcible, planning to go to motor races.

### [The Motor Race Trip](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vile_bodies_se/chapters/x)

Drives the car initially, worries the wine waiter about dates, and becomes too sleepy to continue driving.

### [Happy Ending](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/vile_bodies_se/chapters/happy-ending)

Mentioned in Nina's letter as being imprisoned as an undesirable alien.

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