Poetry · Character
Jamie
A young child, possibly a son or nephew.
minor
Also known as little Jamie
First appearance: Jamie's Puzzle
Jamie shows up with force in The Drunkard’s Child. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The dying child who smiles at his father, asks to be held and kissed, and speaks of bright angels and the holy city.
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In The Drunkard’s Child: The dying child who smiles at his father, asks to be held and kissed, and speaks of bright angels and the holy city. Later, in Jamie's Puzzle: A puzzled child trying to comprehend why his…
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See Jamie in Jamie's PuzzleCharacter Web
6 connectionsA slice of how Jamie sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse biblical, historical, and symbolic characters
- Egyptian and patriarchal figures
- Protagonist
- Exodus narrative figures
- Religious and personified figures
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because the young man, after years of struggle and self-control, emotional…
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Jamie appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Jamie in Jamie's Puzzle