Short Fiction · Character

Jack

A minor acquaintance at parties, possibly a friend of Clare.

minor

Also known as Jack, Damn Jack

First appearance: I

Jack's tie to Irene Redfield is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Not present in this chapter.

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With Irene Redfield (family): Jack is Irene and Brian's younger son, a source of maternal concern and domestic routine for Irene. With Clare Kendry (social): Clare is a friendly adult acquaintance to Irene's son Jack, interacting with him during visits to the Redfield home. With Clare Kendry (social): Clare is a friendly adult acquaintance to Irene's son Jack, interacting with him during visits to the Redfield home.

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Character Web

7 connections

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Relationship types

Family
Social
Other

Character groups

Irene's social circle
Harlem society friends
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Irene Redfield
family · positive
Jack is Irene and Brian's younger son, a source of maternal concern and domestic routine… How this plays out →
Clare Kendry
social · positive
Clare Kendry
social · positive
Irene Redfield
family · positive
Jack is Irene and Brian's younger son, a source of maternal concern and domestic routine… How this plays out →
Clare Kendry
social · positive

Irene Redfield
Jack is Irene and Brian's younger son, a source of maternal concern and domestic routine for Irene.
Clare Kendry
Clare is a friendly adult acquaintance to Irene's son Jack, interacting with him during visits to the Redfield home.
Clare Kendry
Clare is a friendly adult acquaintance to Irene's son Jack, interacting with him during visits to the Redfield home.
Irene Redfield
Jack is Irene and Brian's younger son, a source of maternal concern and domestic routine for Irene.
Clare Kendry
Clare is a friendly adult acquaintance to Irene's son Jack, interacting with him during visits to the Redfield home.

Relationship notes

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See Jack in I

In the story

Jack appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See Jack in I