The Beetle · Character
Percy Woodville
A jealous young suitor of Marjorie Lindon, Percy Woodville burns with resentment toward his older, colder rival Lessingham and cannot quite let her go.
supporting
Also known as Percy, Woodville
First appearance: book i the house with the open window
As a supporting figure in The Beetle, Percy Woodville is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Flustered and searching for Marjorie for their dance, he asks Atherton to decipher his ball programme.
Percy Woodville first appears in 0000 book i the house with the open window.
With The Beetle (psychological): Percy Woodville is another victim of the Beetle's hypnotic power, used as a pawn in its schemes. With The Beetle (psychological): Percy Woodville is another victim of the Beetle's hypnotic power, used as a pawn in its schemes. With The Beetle (psychological): Percy Woodville is another victim of the Beetle's hypnotic power, used as a pawn in its schemes.
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- Psychological
- Other
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- Central cast of characters
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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psychological · negative
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psychological · negative
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See Percy Woodville in book i the house with the open windowIn the story
Percy Woodville appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- X: Rejected
- The Duchess’ Ball
- XV: Mr. Lessingham Speaks
- XVI: Atherton’s Magic Vapour
- Magic?—Or Miracle?
- XVIII: The Apotheosis of the Beetle
- A Father’s No
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See Percy Woodville in book i the house with the open window