The Bulwark (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Theodore Dreiser
- First Published: 1946
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Character study
- Time of Work: 1890 to the mid-1920’s
- Setting: Dukla and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; New York City; and Atlantic City
- Genres: Long fiction, Social realism
- Subjects: Family or family life, New York, North America or North Americans, Northeast, U.S., United States or Americans, Parents and children, Suicide, Nineteenth century, New York City, 1910’s, 1920’s, Pennsylvania, Rape, Philadelphia, Faith, Ethics, Business or business people, Idealism, Banks, bankers, or banking, Society of Friends or Quakers
- Locales: New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Atlantic City, NJ, Madison, WI
Characters Discussed
Solon Barnes, an upright, severe Quaker businessman who raises his children in strict accordance with Quaker moral principles. A family tragedy brings him to the realization that his concern for business and strict standards has obscured for him the central “Inner Light” of the Quaker faith. With the help of his daughter Etta, he regains his serenity during his last days.
Rufus Barnes, Solon’s respected Quaker father and the founder of the family fortune.
Hannah Barnes, Solon’s upright Quaker mother and the sister of Phoebe...
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Theodore Dreiser (Cyclopedia of World Authors)Theodore Dreiser (Censorship)Theodore Dreiser (Dictionary of World Biography)Theodore Dreiser (Short Fiction)Theodore Dreiser (Long Fiction)Theodore Dreiser (Identities and Issues)
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