Amaryllis at the Fair · Character
Ned Marks
A young man from the village, possibly a friend or acquaintance.
minor
First appearance: viii
Ned Marks's tie to Amaryllis Iden is one of the pressures that moves Amaryllis at the Fair—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Observes Amaryllis from a window above the 'Lamb' archway; his cynical, appraising gaze insults her; described as a 'whited sepulchre' with no ideal.
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With Amaryllis Iden (social): Amaryllis and Ned Marks are casual acquaintances, interacting occasionally in the village setting. In XIV: Observes Amaryllis from a window above the 'Lamb' archway; his cynical,…
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- Extended community and relatives
- Protagonist
- Iden family core
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