The Chink in the Armour · Character
L'Ami Fritz
A nickname or reference used in conversation, possibly related to the Wachners.
minor
Also known as Fritz, Ami Fritz
First appearance: the chink in the armour
L'Ami Fritz's tie to Sylvia Bailey is one of the pressures that moves The Chink in the Armour—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
L'Ami Fritz watches Anna's winning streak with envy and greed, but is forbidden by Madame Wachner from playing at that table.
L'Ami Fritz first appears in 0001 the chink in the armour.
With Sylvia Bailey (friendship): L'Ami Fritz is a jovial, loyal friend to Sylvia, providing comic relief and a sense of safety amidst the darker elements of the story. With Monsieur Wachner (rivalry): L'Ami Fritz and Monsieur Wachner are at odds, with Fritz distrusting Wachner's motives and actively working against his influence. With Sylvia Bailey (friendship): L'Ami Fritz is a jovial, loyal friend to Sylvia, providing comic relief and a sense of safety amidst the darker elements of the story.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Sylvia's social circle
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
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- Sylvia Bailey
friendship · positive
L'Ami Fritz is a jovial, loyal friend to Sylvia, providing comic relief and a sense of… How this plays out →
- Monsieur Wachner
rivalry · negative
- Sylvia Bailey
friendship · positive
L'Ami Fritz is a jovial, loyal friend to Sylvia, providing comic relief and a sense of… How this plays out →
- Sylvia Bailey
friendship · positive
L'Ami Fritz is a jovial, loyal friend to Sylvia, providing comic relief and a sense of… How this plays out →
- Monsieur Wachner
rivalry · negative
Relationship notes
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L'Ami Fritz appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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