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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes · Character

Papa

The narrator's father, mentioned in family context.

minor

Also known as Mama, Mama love Papa

First appearance: gentlemen prefer blondes

Papa's tie to Mons. Broussard is one of the pressures that moves Gentlemen Prefer Blondes—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With Mons. Broussard (family): Mons. Broussard and Papa are family members, likely father and son or close relatives. With Lady Francis Beekman (social): Lady Francis Beekman and Papa are social contacts, likely through…

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DODorothyMSMr. SpoffardMBMons. BroussardLFLady Francis B…LOLouiePAPapa

Relationship types

  • Family
  • Social
  • Other

Character groups

  • Social circle and travelers
  • Protagonist
  • Suitors and professionals

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Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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