The Blue Castle · Character
Ethel Traverse
A former acquaintance of Valancy's, briefly mentioned.
minor
Also known as Ethel, Traverse
First appearance: ii
Ethel Traverse's tie to Barney Snaith is one of the pressures that moves The Blue Castle—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Ethel is mentioned as Barney's former fiancée, described as beautiful and intelligent; she later married and is now a widow.
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With Barney Snaith (romantic): Ethel Traverse is a former romantic interest of Barney's, representing his wild past before meeting Valancy. With Barney Snaith (romantic): Ethel Traverse is a former romantic interest of…
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- Romantic
- Other
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- Central characters
- Minor peripheral figures
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Barney Snaith
romantic · ambivalent
Ethel Traverse is a former romantic interest of Barney's, representing his wild past… How this plays out →
- Barney Snaith
romantic · ambivalent
Ethel Traverse is a former romantic interest of Barney's, representing his wild past… How this plays out →
- Barney Snaith
romantic · ambivalent
Ethel Traverse is a former romantic interest of Barney's, representing his wild past… How this plays out →
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