Arthur Poe (usually referred to as Mr. Poe) is a fictional character from the A Series of Unfortunate Events book series by Lemony Snicket. He is a banker in charge of the affairs of the Baudelaire orphans. He was their guardian for a short time in The Bad Beginning before it was arranged the Baudelaires would go and live with Count Olaf. In the The Bad Beginning, Mr. Poe is said to be a family friend of the Baudelaires and pays frequent visits t...
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Arthur Poe (usually referred to as Mr. Poe) is a fictional character from the A Series of Unfortunate Events book series by Lemony Snicket. He is a banker in charge of the affairs of the Baudelaire orphans. He was their guardian for a short time in The Bad Beginning before it was arranged the Baudelaires would go and live with Count Olaf. In the The Bad Beginning, Mr. Poe is said to be a family friend of the Baudelaires and pays frequent visits to the Baudelaires, which enable them to recognize him the moment they see him.
He is notable for having a recurring cough. The reason for Mr. Poe's cough is stated in The Bad Beginning, as he always has a cold. In the Unauthorized Autobiography, Poe's sister Eleanora mentions that he has had his cough since they were young.
Although his primary responsibility is to help the Baudelaires, he is rarely of any useful assistance (Lemony Snicket describes him as being as helpful as a jar of mustard). His focus on his banking career seems to make him...
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