Who is Howard Welch from Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch and what is their importance? Big_Sur_and_the_Oranges_of_Hieronymus_Bosch English & Literature Howard Welch | Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch

Henry Miller's neighbor in Big Sur, CA, Welch is a plain, handsome energetic, well-meaning fellow from Missouri, a real American. He arrives four years ago, wanting only to grow his own food and do whatever jobs fall his way. He minds his own business but is quick to lend a hand. He lends spice to the community, is slow-speaking, quick-witted, poetical and musical but untrained, idealistic, sincere, original, and unassuming. He follows no party line in anything but knows how life should be lived in evil times. He compromises when needed and adapts to neighbors' ways, but not necessarily their views. He laughs at himself.