Simon the Coldheart · Character
Nicholas
A bully encountered by Simon in his youth.
minor
Also known as great Nicholas stammer, the bully Nicholas, Nicholas Conrad
First appearance: part i ii how he grew to manhood
Nicholas shows up with force in X: How He Brought Order Into His Lands. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Dismissed by Simon, attempts to stir rebellion but fails and is forced to leave Beauvallet.
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- Other
Character groups
- Simon's household and early life
- Minor allies and background figures
- Simon's English retinue
- Protagonist
- Lady Margaret's French allies
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it resolves the central emotional tension of Simon and Margaret's…
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See Nicholas in part i ii how he grew to manhood