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Mr. Coventry

Gerald Coventry, the proud, languid younger son, vows to ignore the new governess and instead finds himself reading her letters far too closely.

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Also known as Coventry, the younger Coventry, Gerald

First appearance: I: Jean Muir

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Languid and dismissive toward the governess at first, but becomes intrigued by her hidden spirit.
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With Jean Muir (psychological): Jean Muir manipulates Mr. Coventry through calculated charm and feigned vulnerability to secure his affection and social position. With Ned Coventry (family): Mr. Coventry is Ned's older…

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Character Web

16 connections

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JMJean MuirNCNed CoventryBCBella CoventryLULuciaLSLady SydneyMCMr. Coventry

Relationship types

  • Psychological
  • Family
  • Romantic
  • Social

Character groups

  • Protagonist
  • Coventry household and circle

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SetupEscalationBreaking pointClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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