Short Fiction · Character
Bloom
A freed convict drifting toward the woods outside Stockholm, torn between a serving-maid's bankbook and a dressmaker's red lips.
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First appearance: Bloom
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Released from prison and later feeds the ducks.
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Freshly out of prison, Bloom savors a morning of sunlight and open air before he must hunt for work and a cheap lodging. His past is a tangle of waning Baptist faith, a betrothal to the moneyed Tekla, and a ruinous…
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Relationship types
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Female character network
- Core intellectual trio
- Diverse supporting cast
- Recurring acquaintances
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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- Edith
romantic · positive
Bloom and Edith share a close romantic bond, marked by frequent and intimate interactions. How this plays out →
- Tekla
romantic · positive
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