The Book of Khalid · Character
Prophet Jeremiah
A biblical prophet referenced as a figure of lamentation and prophecy, appearing in Khalid's thoughts.
minor
Also known as Jeremiah, Jerry, old Jerry
First appearance: vii in the twilight of an idea
Prophet Jeremiah's tie to Khalid is one of the pressures that moves The Book of Khalid—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
A philosophical junk dealer who engages Khalid in a conversation about the nature of America, the soul, and the possibility of a 'Spiritual Household'.
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With Khalid (psychological): Khalid is obsessed with the Prophet Jeremiah, seeing him as a spiritual guide and mirror of his own prophetic ambitions. With Monsieur Pascal (professional): Monsieur Pascal is a bookseller…
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- Psychological
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Old World and Prophetic Voices
- Protagonist
- Immigrant Community Anchors
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Khalid
psychological · ambivalent
Khalid is obsessed with the Prophet Jeremiah, seeing him as a spiritual guide and mirror… How this plays out →
- Monsieur Pascal
professional · neutral
- Khalid
psychological · ambivalent
Khalid is obsessed with the Prophet Jeremiah, seeing him as a spiritual guide and mirror… How this plays out →
- Khalid
psychological · ambivalent
Khalid is obsessed with the Prophet Jeremiah, seeing him as a spiritual guide and mirror… How this plays out →
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