Dangerous Ages · Character

Jim Kenrick

A young man whose chapter turns the novel's lens on the younger generation, caught between the pull of romance and the restless ambitions of his own dangerous age.

supporting

Also known as Jim, VI Jim, Jimmy, Jimmy Kenrick

First appearance: VI: Jim

As a supporting figure in Dangerous Ages, Jim Kenrick is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Jim is mentioned as one of the few people who can soothe Mrs.

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In II: Jim is mentioned as one of the few people who can soothe Mrs. Hilary during her outbursts, along with Neville. Later, in I: Mrs. Hilary's son; she recalls how he loved her more than anything until his marriage,…

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Relationship types

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Character groups

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Rosalind Hilary
romantic · ambivalent
Jim is a former suitor of Rosalind, with lingering romantic tension and unresolved… How this plays out →
Gerda
social · positive
Gerda
social · positive
Rosalind Hilary
romantic · ambivalent
Jim is a former suitor of Rosalind, with lingering romantic tension and unresolved… How this plays out →
Rosalind Hilary
romantic · ambivalent
Jim is a former suitor of Rosalind, with lingering romantic tension and unresolved… How this plays out →
Gerda
social · positive

Rosalind Hilary
Jim is a former suitor of Rosalind, with lingering romantic tension and unresolved feelings between them.
Gerda
Gerda and Jim are casual acquaintances, interacting mainly through family and social circles.
Gerda
Gerda and Jim are casual acquaintances, interacting mainly through family and social circles.
Rosalind Hilary
Jim is a former suitor of Rosalind, with lingering romantic tension and unresolved feelings between them.
Rosalind Hilary
Jim is a former suitor of Rosalind, with lingering romantic tension and unresolved feelings between them.
Gerda
Gerda and Jim are casual acquaintances, interacting mainly through family and social circles.

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Jim Kenrick appears across 11 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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II
Jim is mentioned as one of the few people who can soothe Mrs. Hilary during her outbursts, along with Neville.
I
Mrs. Hilary's son; she recalls how he loved her more than anything until his marriage, and she loves him most of all.
V
Mrs. Hilary longs for Jim's affection, but acknowledges that Margery now holds the first place in his heart, and his children have Margery's brown eyes.
VI: Jim
Jim discusses Neville's studies with Mrs. Hilary, expressing skepticism about women regaining intellectual prowess after motherhood. He later quizzes Neville on her work and shows affection for Gerda.
I
Her son, the chief passion of her life, mentioned in her confession.
II
Visits Windover; discusses psychoanalysis with mother; expresses disapproval of Neville's studies; argues women's brains are diminished by childbearing.
III
Criticizes Neville's efforts to become a doctor, suggests she is overdoing it and unfitted for the task.
I
Playing chess with Rodney, a game that has lasted since breakfast.
III
Present at the gathering, described as square-set and sensible.
I
Mentioned in Mrs. Hilary's unconscious desire to be all in all with him again after Marjorie's death.
I
Mentioned as someone who married despite earlier objections.

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