A Pair of Blue Eyes · Character
General Sir Stephen Fitzmaurice Smith
A distinguished military officer and relative of the Smith family.
minor
Also known as Stephen, Stephen Fitzmaurice Smith, Stephen Fitzmaurice, Stephen Fitzmaurice Smith—he
First appearance: xxvii
General Sir Stephen Fitzmaurice Smith's tie to Stephen Smith is one of the pressures that moves A Pair of Blue Eyes—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
General Sir Stephen Fitzmaurice Smith first appears in 0030 xxvii.
With Stephen Smith (family): General Sir Stephen Fitzmaurice Smith is Stephen's uncle, a distinguished military figure who aids his career. With Stephen Smith (family): General Sir Stephen Fitzmaurice Smith is Stephen's uncle, a distinguished military figure who aids his career. With Stephen Smith (family): General Sir Stephen Fitzmaurice Smith is Stephen's uncle, a distinguished military figure who aids his career.
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- Secondary & Background Figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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General Sir Stephen Fitzmaurice Smith is Stephen's uncle, a distinguished military figure… How this plays out →
- Stephen Smith
family · positive
General Sir Stephen Fitzmaurice Smith is Stephen's uncle, a distinguished military figure… How this plays out →
- Stephen Smith
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General Sir Stephen Fitzmaurice Smith is Stephen's uncle, a distinguished military figure… How this plays out →
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See General Sir Stephen Fitzmaurice Smith in xxvii