First Lensman · Character
Virgilia Samms
Virgil Samms's daughter, a dazzling muscle-reader who dances through parties reading murder in the bodies of men who think they are merely flirting.
supporting
Also known as Virgilia, Samms
First appearance: xii
As a supporting figure in First Lensman, Virgilia Samms is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Plays mixed-doubles tennis with Jack Kinnison; taunts him about his killer instinct.
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With Virgil Samms (family): Virgilia is Virgil's wife, and they have a supportive and affectionate marriage. With Virgil Samms (family): Virgilia is Virgil's wife, and they have a supportive and affectionate marriage.
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See Virgilia Samms in xiiCharacter Web
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- Family
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- Core Lensman founders
- Protagonist
- Eccentric backers and crew
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when Kinnison, having just witnessed the unresolved murder of his…
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- Virgil Samms
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Virgilia is Virgil's wife, and they have a supportive and affectionate marriage. How this plays out →
- Virgil Samms
family · positive
Virgilia is Virgil's wife, and they have a supportive and affectionate marriage. How this plays out →
- Virgil Samms
family · positive
Virgilia is Virgil's wife, and they have a supportive and affectionate marriage. How this plays out →
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Virgilia Samms appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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See Virgilia Samms in xii