Short Fiction · Character

Katherine Davis

A young woman who is the object of a man's affection.

minor

Also known as Kay, Katherine

First appearance: I

Katherine Davis shows up with force in I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Kay Tomkins is George's wife.

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In I: Kay Tomkins is George's wife. Though not physically present in the scene, her jealousy over Helen Avery is a key tension in George's thoughts. Later, in Chapter II: Hosts the housewarming party attended by George…

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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I
Kay Tomkins is George's wife. Though not physically present in the scene, her jealousy over Helen Avery is a key tension in George's thoughts.
Chapter II
Hosts the housewarming party attended by George and Kay.
Chapter III
Kay is George's wife, who appears in his dream and is central to his emotional turmoil.
IV
Kay is in bed, upset about Margaret Donovan's blackmail attempt, and tries to dissuade George from getting involved.

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