Bertram Cope’s Year · Character

George F. Pearson

A colleague of Randolph, involved in academic and social circles.

minor

Also known as Pearson, George Pearson, Young Pearson

First appearance: i cope at a college tea

George F. Pearson shows up with force in XVIII: Cope at the Call of Duty. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Disparages Cope; wishes he had been the rescuer; thanks Amy for her part in the music, ignoring Cope and Carolyn.

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In XVIII: Cope at the Call of Duty: Disparages Cope; wishes he had been the rescuer; thanks Amy for her part in the music, ignoring Cope and Carolyn. Later, in XXI: Cope, Safeguarded, Calls Again: Present as a 'young…

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Cope's social circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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XVIII: Cope at the Call of Duty
Disparages Cope; wishes he had been the rescuer; thanks Amy for her part in the music, ignoring Cope and Carolyn.
XXI: Cope, Safeguarded, Calls Again
Present as a 'young American business man,' in evening dress, rivals Lemoyne for attention, praises Amy's violin playing.
Cope Shall Be Rescued
Invited to Randolph's dinner; speaks confidently, questions Amy's future as a violin teacher, and leaves determined to win her.
XXIII: Cope Regains His Freedom
Proposes to Amy and gives her a ring, becoming her fiancé.
XXVII: Cope Escapes a Snare
Mentioned as Amy's fiancé; the wedding preparations are underway.
Cope as a Hero
Mentioned as 'Peter' (the servant) who physically fights the intruder but receives no praise.
XXXI: Cope Gets New Light on His Chum
Attends with Amy, criticizes Lemoyne's makeup and gown, and expresses dislike for him.

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