Short Fiction · Character
Alice Weston
A minor female character.
minor
Also known as Alice
First appearance: when papa swore in hindustani
Alice Weston's tie to Henry Pifield Rice is one of the pressures that moves Short Fiction—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Ferguson's ex-fiancée, also trapped on the roof; she criticizes his perfectionism and fetches Bean to spite him.
Alice Weston first appears in 0000 when papa swore in hindustani.
With Henry Pifield Rice (romantic): Alice Weston and Henry Pifield Rice are lovers or suitors, with a dynamic of affection and misunderstanding. With Henry Pifield Rice (romantic): Alice Weston and Henry Pifield Rice are lovers or suitors, with a dynamic of affection and misunderstanding. With Henry Pifield Rice (romantic): Alice Weston and Henry Pifield Rice are lovers or suitors, with a dynamic of affection and misunderstanding.
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Character Web
8 connectionsA slice of how Alice Weston sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Romantic
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse supporting cast
- Central cast of characters
- Protagonist
- Minor family and romance
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak occurs when the narrator’s pervasive homesickness and alienation crystallize as she hears t…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Henry Pifield Rice
romantic · positive
Alice Weston and Henry Pifield Rice are lovers or suitors, with a dynamic of affection… How this plays out →
- Henry Pifield Rice
romantic · positive
Alice Weston and Henry Pifield Rice are lovers or suitors, with a dynamic of affection… How this plays out →
- Henry Pifield Rice
romantic · positive
Alice Weston and Henry Pifield Rice are lovers or suitors, with a dynamic of affection… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Alice Weston in when papa swore in hindustaniIn the story
Alice Weston appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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