The Cream of the Jest · Character
Adam
The biblical first man, referenced in the story's philosophical themes.
minor
First appearance: xvi they come to a high place
Adam's tie to Horvendile is one of the pressures that moves The Cream of the Jest—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Horvendile (friendship): Adam is a loyal servant or companion to Horvendile in the dream realm. With La Beale Ettarre (friendship): Adam serves La Beale Ettarre with loyalty in the dream world. With Felix Kennaston…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Poictesme chivalric figures
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This passage marks the dramatic climax because it reveals the central paradox of Kennaston’s existence: his dr…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Horvendile
friendship · positive
Adam is a loyal servant or companion to Horvendile in the dream realm. How this plays out →
- La Beale Ettarre
friendship · positive
- Felix Kennaston
friendship · positive
- Horvendile
friendship · positive
Adam is a loyal servant or companion to Horvendile in the dream realm. How this plays out →
- Felix Kennaston
friendship · positive
- La Beale Ettarre
friendship · positive
Relationship notes
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See Adam in xvi they come to a high place