Nicholas Nickleby · Character
Mr. Lenville
A tragedian in Crummles's troupe.
minor
Also known as Lenville, the redoubtable Mr. Lenville, that Lenville
First appearance: xx
Mr. Lenville's tie to Nicholas Nickleby is one of the pressures that moves Nicholas Nickleby—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Visits Nicholas to discuss his tragic role involving stabbing his eldest son and a remorse scene.
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With Nicholas Nickleby (rivalry): Lenville, a jealous actor, competes with Nicholas for theatrical prominence. With Nicholas Nickleby (rivalry): Lenville, a jealous actor, competes with Nicholas for theatrical…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Cheeryble circle and allies
- Minor political and muffin company figures
- Extended cast of actors, students, and townsfolk
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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rivalry · negative
Lenville, a jealous actor, competes with Nicholas for theatrical prominence. How this plays out →
- Nicholas Nickleby
rivalry · negative
Lenville, a jealous actor, competes with Nicholas for theatrical prominence. How this plays out →
- Nicholas Nickleby
rivalry · negative
Lenville, a jealous actor, competes with Nicholas for theatrical prominence. How this plays out →
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Mr. Lenville appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Of the great bespeak for Miss Snevellicci, and the first appearance of Nicholas upon any stage.
- Of the proceedings of Nicholas, and certain internal divisions in the company of Mr. Vincent Crummles.
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