The protagonist and son of Hamilton Perry. After marrying Reverend Barker's younger daughter and losing her, he wanders Chicago's slums seeking spiritual answers before returning home to reunite with his son.
Patriarchal bond between the iron manufacturer and his son.
Familial tie established through Paul's marriage to Barker's daughter.
Biological father-son relationship central to Paul's emotional arc.
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