Short Fiction · Character
Aileen
A fascinating, potent woman whose charm and calculation make her the pivot of the men who circle her.
supporting
Also known as the fascinating Aileen, Cornelia, Helen Grimes
First appearance: lord oakhurst s curse
As a supporting figure in Short Fiction, Aileen is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Referenced as 'Louisa', the narrator's wife, whose candid conversations are exploited for material.
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Known variously as Aileen, Cornelia, or Helen Grimes, she is the woman whose presence reorganizes the ambitions of everyone around her. Her allure is not passive; it is a force that men mistake for devotion and rivals…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Outlaws and distinctive figures
- Con artists and schemers
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Aileen appears across 15 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Confessions of a Humorist
- The Brief Debut of Tildy
- The Complete Life of John Hopkins
- One Thousand Dollars
- The Rathskeller and the Rose
- The Making of a New Yorker
- An Adjustment of Nature
- The Thing's the Play
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