The Black Moth · Character
Selwyn
A minor gentleman, possibly a friend or acquaintance of the main characters.
minor
Also known as Mr. Selwyn
First appearance: vii introducing sundry new characters
Selwyn shows up with force in XVIII: Enter Captain Harold Lovelace. The page is where that presence becomes real.
An admirer of Lavinia, he wins her ruby earring at dice and vows to wear it near his heart.
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In XVIII: Enter Captain Harold Lovelace: An admirer of Lavinia, he wins her ruby earring at dice and vows to wear it near his…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Extended family and background figures
- Military and household allies
- Central characters and antagonists
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this scene, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Diana, after enduring Mr. Bettison’s persisten…
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See Selwyn in vii introducing sundry new characters