Short Fiction · Character

Ives

A young man, possibly French or of French descent.

minor

Also known as young Ives, Monsieur Ives, Mr. Ives

Ives shows up with force in Rouge Et Noir. The page is where that presence becomes real.

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In Rouge Et Noir: Mr. Vincenti, representative of the Vesuvius Fruit Company, observes and comments on the coup. Later, in The Vitagraphoscope: The artist in the first scene, depicted as dejected and struggling, who…

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Ives appears across 14 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Rouge Et Noir
Mr. Vincenti, representative of the Vesuvius Fruit Company, observes and comments on the coup.
The Vitagraphoscope
The artist in the first scene, depicted as dejected and struggling, who throws a sausage that hits a newcomer.
The Main Road
Appears as Monsieur Bril, the learned critic who tells David to live his poetry rather than write it.
One Thousand Dollars
Not present in this chapter.
The Rathskeller and the Rose
Not present in this chapter.
The Making of a New Yorker
Not present in this chapter.
An Adjustment of Nature
Not present in this chapter.
Nemesis and the Candy Man
Young Ives pleads for Honoria's forgiveness before her departure, referencing a candy wrapper verse.
The Handbook of Hymen
Not present in this chapter.
Calloway's Code
Not directly present; the story focuses on the Enterprise staff.
Proof of the Pudding
Not present in this chapter.
No Story
Not present in this chapter.
A Poor Rule
Not present in this chapter.
The Venturers
A man who seeks adventures with unpredictable endings; dines with Forster and later visits Mary.

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