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Arthur

This character is about to turn 50 years old when he embarks on a trip around the world, using literary events as his catalysts. This character is the protagonist of the novel. He is said to be scared of everything, but especially heartbreak.

Freddy

This character carries on a sexual relationship with the protagonist for nine years, but when the protagonist appears to be unwilling to take the relationship further, this character marries someone else. This character asks his foster father for the protagonist's flight information and meets him on his front porch to declare his love and devotion.

Robert

This character is a poet famous for his affiliation with the Russian River School. This character is married to a woman, but he and the protagonist have a long history together as well. This character has a stroke toward the end of the novel.

Carlos

This character is the...

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