Hay Fever · Character
Mr. Bliss
The elderly father of David Bliss, who appears briefly in the household.
minor
Also known as Father
First appearance: hay fever
Mr. Bliss's tie to Simon Bliss is one of the pressures that moves Hay Fever—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Simon Bliss (family): Father and son with a quiet, somewhat distant relationship, often overshadowed by Judith's theatrics. With Sandy Tyrell (social): They are polite acquaintances, with Mr. Bliss showing mild,…
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Relationship types
- Family
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Minor Offstage Characters
- Main House Party Guests
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
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- Breaking point
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological breaking point for Jackie, who op…
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- Simon Bliss
family · positive
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- Sandy Tyrell
social · positive
- Sorel Bliss
family · positive
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