Lavengro · Character
Sylvester
A Romany man who interacts with Lavengro.
minor
Also known as Sylvester
First appearance: i
Sylvester shows up with force in Chapter VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Jasper's cousin, mentioned as having accompanied him to the public-house where the iron road story was heard.
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In Chapter VI: Jasper's cousin, mentioned as having accompanied him to the public-house where the iron road story was heard. Later, in Ursula's Virtue and the Gypsy's Temptations: Present at the tea, described as ugly,…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse characters from Lavengro's world
- Lavengro's companions and acquaintances
- Romany and personal past figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene is the dramatic climax because it reveals the protagonist’s hidden linguistic ability—his sudden de…
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