The Cords of Vanity · Character
Arthur
A friend of the narrator, a young man.
minor
First appearance: i he sits out a dance
Arthur shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Elena's brother, described as good but remiss in little ways, such as chewing tobacco.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Expansive social network
- Central romantic triangle
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Arthur in i he sits out a dance