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Lucian

A character in The Admirable Bashville, a poet or suitor.

minor

Also known as Lucian Fancies, Lucian, Lucian Sir, Lucian Lo

First appearance: the admirable bashville

Lucian shows up with force in Act II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Horrified by Cashel's profession; reads the fight report; challenges Cashel but is restrained by Lydia.
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In Act II: Horrified by Cashel's profession; reads the fight report; challenges Cashel but is restrained by Lydia. Later, in Scene I: Calls Cashel 'drunk with slaughter' and challenges him to a duel, but is forbidden…

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8 connections

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BABashvilleLCLydia CarewCBCashel ByronSPSir Pearce Mad…LALord Augustus …LULucian

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and referenced characters
  • Great Catherine court
  • Admirable Bashville love triangle
  • Protagonist

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Story tension across the book.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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