Flaubert's Parrot | Characters
Dr. Geoffrey Braithwaite is the protagonist and narrator of Flaubert's Parrot. He is an elderly Englishman, a retired doctor, and a widower. Each of these aspects of his person is relatively important for Barnes' book. He moves between roles as teller of tales, relater of encyclopedic information, and bereaved husband. He is at various moments erudite, funny, and sad.
His character's most important development is related to Barnes' concern with the uses and usage of literary inquiry. At the opening, Braithwaite is in awe of Flaubert. He views the long-dead author with a...
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