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Hay Fever · Character

Pam

A young woman mentioned by the Blisses as a potential romantic interest for Simon.

minor

Also known as that little Pam

First appearance: hay fever

Pam's tie to Sorel 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 Sorel Bliss (friendship): Pam is a friend and confidante to Sorel, offering a more grounded perspective amidst the family chaos. With Judith Bliss (social): Judith treats Pam as a minor player in her social drama,…

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Character Web

7 connections

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JBJudith BlissSBSimon BlissSBSorel BlissSTSandy TyrellJCJackie CorytonPAPam

Relationship types

  • Social
  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Main House Party Guests
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupBreaking pointClimax
  • 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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