Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · Character
Henry Spoffard
The famous Henry H. Spoffard, a wealthy and morally serious suitor whose name carries enough weight to make Lorelei weigh marriage against her freedom.
major
Also known as Harry, Henry, the famous Henry H. Spoffard, himself
First appearance: i gentlemen prefer blondes
As a major figure in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Henry Spoffard is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Famous American from a fine old family; travels with his mother and Miss Chapman; interested in reforming people and has strong morals.
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Henry Spoffard enters Lorelei's orbit as a man of reputation and reformist zeal, the kind of gentleman whose mother matters and whose name opens doors. On the voyage home, Lorelei spends the crossing deciding whether…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Social
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Suitors and professionals
- Protagonist
- Social circle and travelers
- Family and social figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
In this chapter, Lorelei reaches her emotional and psychological peak by finally confronting the central confl…
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- Dorothy
romantic · positive
Dorothy and Henry Spoffard have a romantic dynamic, with Henry as another of Dorothy's… How this plays out →
- Mr. Gilbertson Montrose
social · positive
- Mrs. Henry Spoffard Jr.
family · positive
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