# Boris — Armed with Madness character guide

> Boris in Armed with Madness by Mary Butts.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0006-iv

## Who they are

A character who appears in the narrative with a distinct role in the plot.

## Relationships

### [Felix Taverner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/armed_with_madness_se/characters/felix_taverner)

_friendship_

Boris and Felix are close friends, often engaging in lively debates and shared escapades.

### [Felix Taverner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/armed_with_madness_se/characters/felix_taverner)

_friendship_

Boris and Felix are close friends, often engaging in lively debates and shared escapades.

### [Felix Taverner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/armed_with_madness_se/characters/felix_taverner)

_friendship_

Boris and Felix are close friends, often engaging in lively debates and shared escapades.

## In the story

### [When We Were Very Young](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/armed_with_madness_se/chapters/when-we-were-very-young)

A Russian exile, young and wicked, who is amused and indifferent as Felix becomes infatuated with him.

### [Felix](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/armed_with_madness_se/chapters/felix)

Manipulative and practical, he exploits Felix's generosity, extracts money from the American, and calmly handles the aftermath of Felix's breakdown.

### [In and Out](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/armed_with_madness_se/chapters/in-and-out)

Wakes in a cheap Paris hotel room; reflects on his poverty and his curiosity about Felix.

## Links

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