# Mercaptan — Antic Hay character guide

> Mercaptan in Antic Hay by Aldous Huxley.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mr. Mercaptan, precious Mr. Mercaptan, fluted Mr. Mercaptan

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

A pretentious literary critic and socialite, often the target of satire.

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