Short Fiction · Character
Mr. Lester
Character in stories, often an older man.
minor
Also known as poor Mr. Lester, Lester
First appearance: my roomy
Mr. Lester shows up with force in Tour Y-10. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A fellow traveler who makes witty but unkind remarks about Kate's appearance, which the narrator defends against.
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In Tour Y-10: A fellow traveler who makes witty but unkind remarks about Kate's appearance, which the narrator defends against. Later, in The Jade Necklace: Mentioned as a friend of Bauer who recommends stories for…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Workplace Authority
- Baseball and Social Circles
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because it marks the psychological peak of the crowd’s self-deception, where their…
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