Emily of New Moon · Character

Teddy Kent

Quiet, gifted boy whose drawings and gentle spirit make him Emily's kindred soul among the Blair Water children.

supporting

Also known as Teddy

First appearance: ii a watch in the night

As a supporting figure in Emily of New Moon, Teddy Kent is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Lives at the Tansy Patch with his mother; draws pictures; enjoys playing with Emily and Ilse; gives Emily a painted shell but asks her to keep it secret from his mother.

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With Emily Byrd Starr (romantic): Teddy is Emily's sensitive, artistic neighbor with whom she shares a deep, unspoken romantic connection and creative kinship. With Emily Byrd Starr (romantic): Teddy is Emily's sensitive, artistic neighbor with whom she shares a deep, unspoken romantic connection and creative kinship. With Emily Byrd Starr (romantic): Teddy is Emily's sensitive, artistic neighbor with whom she shares a deep, unspoken romantic connection and creative kinship.

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See Teddy Kent in ii a watch in the night

Character Web

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Character groups

New Moon Household
Shrewsbury School Antagonists
Extended Village and Family
Burnley Family Tragedy

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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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Emily Byrd Starr
romantic · positive
Teddy is Emily's sensitive, artistic neighbor with whom she shares a deep, unspoken… How this plays out →
Emily Byrd Starr
romantic · positive
Teddy is Emily's sensitive, artistic neighbor with whom she shares a deep, unspoken… How this plays out →
Emily Byrd Starr
romantic · positive
Teddy is Emily's sensitive, artistic neighbor with whom she shares a deep, unspoken… How this plays out →

Emily Byrd Starr
Teddy is Emily's sensitive, artistic neighbor with whom she shares a deep, unspoken romantic connection and creative kinship.
Emily Byrd Starr
Teddy is Emily's sensitive, artistic neighbor with whom she shares a deep, unspoken romantic connection and creative kinship.
Emily Byrd Starr
Teddy is Emily's sensitive, artistic neighbor with whom she shares a deep, unspoken romantic connection and creative kinship.

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See Teddy Kent in ii a watch in the night

In the story

Teddy Kent appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Tansy Patch
Lives at the Tansy Patch with his mother; draws pictures; enjoys playing with Emily and Ilse; gives Emily a painted shell but asks her to keep it secret from his mother.
Fancy Fed
Teddy whistles a special three-note call for Emily, draws pictures by the firelight, and joins the group in the orchard.
XV: Various Tragedies
Teddy draws a caricature of Perry that amuses Cousin Jimmy but angers Ilse. Emily notes that Teddy does not like Perry much.
Living Epistles
Paints a picture of Emily for her birthday and plans to paint a big picture of her when he grows up.
Father Cassidy
Teddy suggests that Father Cassidy might stop Lofty John and encourages Emily to seek his help.
Romantic but Not Comfortable
Compliments Ilse's beauty while skating, sparking Emily's jealousy.
A Different Kind of Happiness
Emily misses him during her stay at Wyther Grange.
The Vow of Emily
Teddy is mentioned as having a secret adventure with Emily, which they plan to keep to themselves.
XXXI: Emily’s Great Moment
Recovering from measles, Emily visits him on his first day of convalescence.

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