Short Fiction · Character
Sylveste Bordon
An old man who struggles with his son's rebellious nature.
minor
Also known as old Sylveste, Sylveste
First appearance: A Rude Awakening
Sylveste Bordon shows up with force in A Rude Awakening. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A lazy father whose indolence drives Lolotte to desperation; he later grieves her disappearance and is transformed by sorrow, ultimately reunited with her.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Poverty, pride, and rebellion
- Duty, love, and return
- Adventure and mystery
- Passion, rejection, and courage
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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