Hay Fever · Character
Myra Arundel
A glamorous, needling guest who plays the Bliss family's theatrical games with a smile and a blade, and has her eye on young Simon.
major
Also known as Myra, Myra Charming, Myra Rising, Myra Dear Simon, Myra Generous boy, Myra Laughing, Myra Acidly, Myra Clara, Myra Sorel, Myra Wrong
First appearance: act i
As a major figure in Hay Fever, Myra Arundel is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
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Myra submits to Judith's party games with acid asides about the hostess's professional advantages, then refuses to continue when the spotlight shifts. She is charming, calculating, and unimpressed by Bliss theatrics,…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Romantic
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Main House Party Guests
- Minor Offstage Characters
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological breaking point for Jackie, who op…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Judith Bliss
rivalry · negative
Judith sees Myra as a romantic rival for Sandy and a social threat, leading to sharp… How this plays out →
- Simon Bliss
romantic · positive
- Sorel Bliss
social · ambivalent
Relationship notes
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See Myra Arundel in act i