A middle-aged wealthy man who isolates himself in a modified bathroom, communicating only through aspirin tubes. He falls in love with Arabel Lee but realizes he cannot maintain their relationship outside his anchorite persona, ultimately committing suicide after convincing her to return to England.
Fernando's psychological split between his constructed identity and his mundane reality.
Unseen antagonists whose economic pressure directly threatens Fernando's relationship.
Central romantic bond formed through shared isolation and roleplay.
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