Dangerous Ages · Character

Stephen Lumley

A minor character, possibly a professional or acquaintance.

minor

Also known as Lumley, Stephen

Stephen Lumley's tie to Nan Hilary is one of the pressures that moves Dangerous Ages—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

An artist in Newlyn who is in love with Nan; they sail together and share a cynical understanding.

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With Nan Hilary (romantic): Nan is romantically interested in Stephen, but their relationship is complicated by his emotional distance. With Nan Hilary (romantic): Nan is romantically interested in Stephen, but their relationship is complicated by his emotional distance. With Nan Hilary (romantic): Nan is romantically interested in Stephen, but their relationship is complicated by his emotional distance.

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Romantic
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Extended family and peripheral characters
Core family and close associates
Protagonist

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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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Relationships

Nan Hilary
romantic · ambivalent
Nan is romantically interested in Stephen, but their relationship is complicated by his… How this plays out →
Nan Hilary
romantic · ambivalent
Nan is romantically interested in Stephen, but their relationship is complicated by his… How this plays out →
Nan Hilary
romantic · ambivalent
Nan is romantically interested in Stephen, but their relationship is complicated by his… How this plays out →

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VIII: Nan
An artist in Newlyn who is in love with Nan; they sail together and share a cynical understanding.
II
Important Newlyn artist, in love with Nan, joins her for lunch and sailing.
I
Hosts a gathering at his studio where Nan stops for supper.
IV
Nan is with him in Rome, playing a desperate game.
XII: The Mother
Nan's alleged lover; Mrs. Hilary believes they are 'living in sin'.
IV
Mentioned as the man Nan is living with, referred to in the context of Nan's irregular desire.
XIII: The Daughter
Nan's lover; she plans to leave with him; described as having cynical humour and a clear, keen mind.
III
Briefly appears, is rudely dismissed by Mrs. Hilary, and is the subject of the affair with Nan.
V
Nan's chosen companion; she finds relief in his cynical humour and clear mind, planning to travel with him.
XV: The Dream
Stephen is in Capri with Nan, finding the climate agreeable for his defective lungs.
II
In Capri with Nan, his defective lungs benefit from the climate.

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