Short Fiction · Character
William Augustus Angler
A character often involved in chess or intellectual pursuits.
minor
Also known as Gussy, Gus, Gussy coca
First appearance: iii
William Augustus Angler's tie to Violet Gusterson is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Referred to as 'Gussy' by Fay, Angler is present during the Tickler discussion.
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With Violet Gusterson (romantic): Violet is engaged to William Augustus Angler, though their relationship is fraught with tension. With Fay (rivalry): Fay resents William Augustus Angler for being Violet's fiancé and…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Prominent female and intellectual figures
- Protagonist
- Core character ensemble
- Brutish and butchery characters
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Violet Gusterson
romantic · ambivalent
Violet is engaged to William Augustus Angler, though their relationship is fraught with… How this plays out →
- Fay
rivalry · negative
- Violet Gusterson
romantic · ambivalent
Violet is engaged to William Augustus Angler, though their relationship is fraught with… How this plays out →
- Fay
rivalry · negative
- Violet Gusterson
romantic · ambivalent
Violet is engaged to William Augustus Angler, though their relationship is fraught with… How this plays out →
- Fay
rivalry · negative
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