The Arrow of Gold · Character
Mrs. Blunt
The aristocratic Mrs. Blunt, Captain Blunt's mother, is a figure of formidable social standing whose quarrels and opinions carry weight in Parisian circles.
supporting
Also known as the aristocratic Mrs. Blunt, Madame Blunt
First appearance: the arrow of gold
As a supporting figure in The Arrow of Gold, Mrs. Blunt is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Mentioned as having written to Doña Rita, showing her aristocratic and royalist connections.
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Madame Blunt moves through the highest social and commercial spheres — even curio-dealers like Bing feel her displeasure — and her name is invoked as a kind of social currency. Her quarrel with Bing over the Allègre…
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- Other
Character groups
- Political and social backdrop
- George's inner circle
- Core romantic intrigue
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak occurs when Doña Rita, stripped of her usual composure, collapses into a "mere chaos of sen…
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