My Brilliant Career · Character
James Blackshaw
A local youth who briefly courts Sybylla during her time at Possum Gully.
minor
Also known as a James Blackshaw, Jimmy, thither Jimmy, Jim, James
First appearance: ii an introduction to possum gully
James Blackshaw shows up with force in III: A Lifeless Life. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A neighbor who visits frequently, yarning with Jane and trying to be friendly, but is rebuffed by her sharp tongue.
James Blackshaw first appears in 0005 ii an introduction to possum gully.
In III: A Lifeless Life: A neighbor who visits frequently, yarning with Jane and trying to be friendly, but is rebuffed by her sharp tongue.
Later, in Disjointed Sketches and Grumbles: A neighbor who helps lift a cow and discusses the drought with Sybylla's father.
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- Other
Character groups
- Local acquaintances and suitors
- Family and close associates
- Protagonist
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See James Blackshaw in ii an introduction to possum gully