Eric Lyle
Mrs. Lyle's dependent, opportunistic son.
To obtain money and comfort through charm, theft, and other people.
The book
At a glance
- a dishonest fellow traveler
- Mrs. Lyle's dependent, opportunistic son.
- To obtain money and comfort through charm, theft, and other people.
- He steals passports and money and is later caught searching Tunner's room.
Who they are in the book
Spoiler-freeEric Lyle is a dishonest fellow traveler. Mrs. Lyle's dependent, opportunistic son.
The character wants to obtain money and comfort through charm, theft, and other people.. The journey tests that desire against illness, secrecy, money, documents, and unequal power.
He steals passports and money and is later caught searching Tunner's room. This movement helps explain why travel never becomes the clean escape the Americans imagine.
How Eric Lyle Is Portrayed
- Rolea dishonest fellow traveler
- PressureMrs. Lyle's dependent, opportunistic son.
- GoalTo obtain money and comfort through charm, theft, and other people.
- Story turnHe steals passports and money and is later caught searching Tunner's room.
He steals passports and money and is later caught searching Tunner's room.
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