The Age of Innocence · Character
Ned Winsett
A journalist and friend of Newland with artistic aspirations.
minor
Also known as Winsett, poor Winsett
First appearance: i
Ned Winsett shows up with force in IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as a journalist living in the same neighborhood as Ellen; Archer recalls his house.
Ned Winsett first appears in 0001 i.
In IX: Mentioned as a journalist living in the same neighborhood as Ellen; Archer recalls his house.
Later, in Chapter XII: Mentioned as a friend with whom Archer has had exciting talks about art and society.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor Figures and Background
- Old New York Society
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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