The Beautiful and Damned · Character
Rachael Barnes
A socialite friend of Gloria who becomes a rival and source of tension.
minor
Also known as Rachael Barnes, Rachael, Barnes, Even Rachael, Rachael Jerryl, née Rachael Jerryl
First appearance: i the radiant hour
Rachael Barnes shows up with force in II: A Matter of Aesthetics. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Gloria meets her on Fifth Avenue; they reconcile and attend a dinner with two officers.
Rachael Barnes first appears in 0008 i the radiant hour.
In II: A Matter of Aesthetics: Gloria meets her on Fifth Avenue; they reconcile and attend a dinner with two officers.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Primary social circle
- Minor acquaintances and background figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This scene marks the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of the character…
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See Rachael Barnes in i the radiant hour