Meet the Cast
Henry Miller
Author, Narrator, and Character (Oh My)Let's just get this out of the way: Henry Miller is the author, narrator, and main character of Tropic of Cancer. Confusing? Yes. Ripe for analysis? Absolutel...
Van Norden
We have literally never heard a guy use the c-word more. Heck, his best friend even calls him "c*** struck "(1.14). Okay, so maybe Henry Miller uses it more. Miller isn't too impressed with Van Nor...
Minor Characters
BorisBoris is the first Henry-friend we meet. How do we know they're friends? Well, Henry is willing to pick lice out of his armpits. 'Nuff said. The two gents are sharing a room at the Villa Borgh...