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Jonah

A character with a recurring presence.

minor

First appearance: perishable goods

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With Adèle Pleydell (psychological): Adèle treats Jonah as a pawn, exploiting his devotion and naivety to further her own schemes without genuine regard for his wellbeing. With Jonathan Mansel (professional): Jonah…

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Character Web

16 connections

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APAdèle PleydellJMJonathan ManselDBDr. BuchingerDPDaphne PleydellMPMajor PleydellJOJonah

Relationship types

  • Psychological
  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Key Male Relations
  • Central Intrigue Network
  • Protagonist
  • Elder Pleydell Circle

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

Mansel’s fatal wounding and his calm acceptance of death (“Rot… Luck of the battle”) mark the irreversible tur…

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