Mary marries Hosain after separating from Abe. Hosain attended an English private school and made his large fortune through business ventures in South East Asia. It is not clear exactly where Hosain is from, but this is of little importance to Dick, who perceives Hosain’s dark skin as an invitation to tease and patronize him with “preposterous tales” of America. Hosain is extremely offended when Dick mistakes one of his sisters for a servant, ordering her to bathe Lanier in only clean bath water.
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Hosain, the Conte di Minghetti Character Timeline in Tender Is the Night
The timeline below shows where the character Hosain, the Conte di Minghetti appears in Tender Is the Night. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Book 3, Chapter 4
Mary North—now a Contessa—has recently remarried. Her new husband, Conte di Minghetti , is a “ruler-owner of manganese deposits in southwestern Asia.” He is noticeably foreign-looking and...
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Over dinner that evening, Dick talks with Mary’s husband, Hosain. Dick is drunk and tells Hosain ridiculously exaggerated stories about America. Nicole rebukes Dick later,...
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...decides that they must leave earlier than planned. He finds it hard work talking to Hosain, who is “reserved,” and Dick would rather conserve his energy for his family. The next...
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...telling her that she’s become “so damned dull.” After writing formal letters to apologize to Hosain and his sisters, the Divers leave for the train station. Mary doesn’t come down to...
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