The Claverings · Character
Captain Boodle
A friend of Archie Clavering, involved in his schemes.
minor
Also known as Boodle, Captain Booddle
First appearance: xviii captain clavering makes his first attempt
Captain Boodle shows up with force in Let Her Know That You're There. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Archie's friend at the Rag club; advises Archie to use a firm hand in courting Lady Ongar, comparing it to riding a trained mare.
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In Let Her Know That You're There: Archie's friend at the Rag club; advises Archie to use a firm hand in courting Lady Ongar, comparing it to riding a trained mare. Later, in The Russian Spy: Archie's confidential…
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor acquaintances and servants
- Central family and friends
- Fielding family circle
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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